Senior Alarm Construction Technician

Senior Alarm Construction Technician (Traveling)

Houston, TX - Salary: $90,000.00-$ (Posted 5 days ago)

• Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems along with all related equipment
• Lead projects: oversee, direct, and delegate tasks to meet deadlines and exceed goals set by the fire alarm manager
• Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets
• Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork (electronic or paperless) required by office and corporate management systems
• Conduct coordinate necessary testing of the system, ensuring required certifications are completed
• Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in basic processes of service, repair, and/or system installation
• Coordinate daily work schedules and direct daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees
• Maintain inventory on vehicle
• Perform all other duties assigned

• Believe in, live, and support our mission statement, core values, and business plan daily
• Safety first
• Ensure timely and complete submission of JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Audit Forms, etc.
• Ensure timely and accurate Incident and Accident Reporting
• Hold yourself accountable for all Safety Initiatives
• Hold yourself accountable for safe driving of company vehicles
• Ensure awareness and support of Stop Work Authority
• Complete all Training Requirements – Safety, Certifications, etc.
• Submit accurate timesheet – job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed on time, support transition to electronic timesheet submittal
• Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate and professional, with required signatures
• Ensure proper inventory management – review, update, and approve packing slips, submitted timely, proper material management
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc.
• Keep jobsites clean and organized
• Ensure production efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours and proactive communication with superintendent
• Support and ensure adherence to company SOPs – Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc.
• Timeliness – at the job on time; attendance; communication with supervisor; paperwork
• Ensure customer satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
• Maintain quality control i.e. reduce the need for return trips and warranty work
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, etc.
• Actively participate in required team meetings
• Ability to work overtime, out of town or on‑call as needed
• Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs
• Per diem and lodging provided in accordance with company policy
• Valid driver’s license and ability to fly are required

• Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Understand fire alarm installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals and operation/product manuals
• Minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred
• State of Texas fire alarm license required
• NICET Level II Fire Alarm and/or NICET Level II Special Hazards preferred
• Understanding of NFPA codes and standards

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience

• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Must have valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Self‑motivated, ambitious, interactive, communicative, detail‑oriented, organized
• Knowledgeable with NFPA, NEC and local applicable codes and all necessary codes
• Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools, test equipment, multi‑meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive teamwork and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction