Senior Fire Alarm Technician
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Install, inspect, and service fire alarm and security systems in commercial/residential settings.
22 days ago ago
$38 - $42
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Paramus, NJ
Field
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fire suppression systems
Fire alarm systems
Fire sprinkler systems
Portable fire extinguisher service
Restaurant/kitchen fire suppression
Special hazards systems
Physical security
Access control
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
alarm installation
system testing
equipment maintenance
inspection reports
customer service
safety compliance
- Follow safety procedures, ensure all work is being done in accordance with safety policies and procedures as well as code compliance
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment on and off site
- Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
- Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.
- Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensuring a high level of customer service, satisfaction, and communication
- Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Maintain accurate records of all work performed, material used and communicate any problem encountered or identified with the alarm system
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- Protect and maintain company equipment.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
- Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.
- Test and repair alarm systems already in place
- System testing and inspecting the prescribed standards
What you bring
2.5 yrs
alarm experience
troubleshooting
microsoft office
high school
blueprints
- Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills with customers, co-workers and subcontractors to express ideas and technical concepts to problem solve
- Must have a minimum of 2.5 years security alarm industry experience required
- Have a clean driving record and a valid New Jersey Driver’s License
- Ability to independently conduct tests, and determine whether equipment is operating as expected; troubleshooting skills; equipment maintenance; repairing; installation; time management
- Customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
- Must have a professional appearance. Be responsible, self-motivated, personable, and well-organized
- Must be able to use various equipment and tools up to 40lbs. Job may require performing work in unusual and sometimes difficult locations such as ducts, crawl spaces, heights, etc.
- Ability to read blueprints and / or drawings preferred
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to work closely with the sales and operations departments
- Ability to install, inspect, or service various types of systems such as Honeywell, Notifier, DMP, Hikvision systems a plus
- New Jersey Alarm License preferred, but not required
- High School Diploma / GED
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
- Basic computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Training and Career Development
- Excellent pay
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- 401K with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
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Company
Overview
Since 1946
Year Founded
Established in 1946, the company has a long-standing presence in fire and life-safety services.
30+ Acquisitions
Regional Acquisitions
Over 30 regional specialists were acquired to strengthen services across the United States.
200+ Locations
National Expansion
Expanded to over 200 locations, showcasing extensive national reach.
Top 10 SDM 100
Industry Ranking
Recognized as one of the top 10 companies in the SDM 100 list of leading security firms.
- Its business model blends full‑service fire protection—extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression, alarms, special‑hazards systems—with integrated security and monitoring.
- Typical projects range from installing sprinkler systems in commercial high‑rises, retrofitting suppression systems in food‑service kitchens, to deploying fire alarms and security in petrochemical plants and airports.
- Specialist sectors include healthcare, hospitality, aviation, government, petrochemical, utilities, food services, and residential markets.
- Unusually, the company preserves the legacy brands and teams it acquires—continuing local identities while leveraging national scale.
- Strategic acquisitions often span from niche sprinkler firms to alarm & suppression experts, enabling rapid entry into new states and service areas.
- Makes recommendations that are always in the best interest of customers and provides responsive and dependable service every time.
- Earns trust by caring for customers as they care for each other.
- Shows utmost appreciation for the industry and each other, working together to help customers protect what they’ve built.
- Committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response, and taking care of team members and customers like family.
- No publicly stated net-zero target or formal environmental/sustainability strategy on company website or LinkedIn.
- Invests in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs aimed at achieving zero accidents, reducing injuries and improving workplace safety efficiency.
- Claims proactive safety measures: safety meetings, documentation, goal of zero accidents and fatalities.
- Tangibly reports benefits from EHS efforts: cost-effectiveness, better quality, lower personnel turnover, reduced insurance rates, improved morale.
- No formal DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics disclosed on company website or LinkedIn.
- Reddit posts from acquired branches suggest increased opportunities for women and Black employees post‑acquisition.
- No company‑released data on gender distribution, hiring targets, or DEI outcomes.
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