Fire Alarm Systems Mechanic Lead

Pay Rate $36.02 per hour Telecommute Status Onsite Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission:
To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

PRIDE Industries
Job Description

Job Code: G66 Fire Alarm Systems Mechanic Lead Job:
Fire Alarm Systems Mechanic LeadSCA Occup: 23290 Fire Alarm System Mechanic Salary Grade:
Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining AgreementFLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Approval Date:
July 2026

SUPERVISES:

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Lead Fire Alarm System Mechanic leads work teams, oversees, prioritizes, assigns and coordinates daily staff activities. The lead Fire Alarm System Mechanic performs a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance and good repair of mass notification systems in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards. This position applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manuals or similar documents.

• 1.
  * Leads a work team, prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates daily staff activities.
• 2.
  * Trains and assists workers in performing duties.
• 3.
  * Knows and trains workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• 4.
  * Monitors progress of tasks and inspects completed work to ensure quality.
• 5.
  * Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings of fire alarm and/or other related electrical systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• 6.
  * Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components; tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter, and makes needed repairs.
• 7.
  * Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• 8.
  * Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
• 9. Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing.
• 10.
  * Inspects electrical/fire alarm/mass notification systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventative maintenance.
• 11.
  * Installs electrical system components as assigned (e.g. panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded system capabilities.
• 12.
  * Maintains assigned vehicle, tools and test equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in the workplace.
• 13.
  * Monitors the electrical/fire alarm/mass notification system work of outside contractors for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactorily completed and within local/state/federal and district codes, regulations and specifications.
• 14.
  * Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• 15.
  * Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• 16.
  * Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concern.
• 17.
  * Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• 18.
  * Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. *

• - Minimum of five year work experience as a Fire Alarm System Mechanic performing fire alarm and equipment installation, repair and maintenance, testing and certification, in a commercial, industrial or large facilities environment;
• - Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manuals or similar documents;
• - Knowledge of commercial fire alarm systems, and ability to read and understand blueprints;
• - Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding repair and maintenance for occupied spaces;
• - Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• - Ability to estimate time and materials, and manage resources;
• - Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills;
• - Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests, and elevate the more difficult matters appropriately;
• - Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to…