Fire Alarm Installation Foreman

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Are you a seasoned Fire Alarm Installation Foreman seeking a stable, fulfilling career with outstanding benefits and competitive pay? Your expertise is in high demand, and ARK Systems wants you to bring your skills to our team!

• Proven experience as a fire alarm installation foreman
• In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems and related equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols

• Proven Industry Experience
• Opportunities for Growth
• Education Assistance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program

• Plans and coordinates project on site to meet critical milestones as required.
• Lays out cabling routing, support and device locations.
• Terminates devices and panel wiring.
• Installation of control panels, raceway and wiring
• Completes associated paperwork in a timely, efficient manner per company requirements.
• Responsible for quality assurance.
• Daily communication with project manager to resolve problems and discuss job status.
• Manages materials and equipment on site.
• Supervises and motivates subordinates and sets pace of job. Builds a team effort.
• Directs all customer requested changes to the appropriate responsible person.
• Maintains accurate as-built drawings.
• Trains subordinates as necessary.
• Programming of various systems
• Coordinate with other trades about ensuring fully integrated systems.
• Attend progress meetings as required
• Communicates with ARK team members to effectively pursue company goals and criteria of installing systems according to acceptable standards and practices.
• Communicates with customer concerning the importance, operation and status of their system. Assures customer satisfaction.

• NICET and factory certifications a plus, but not required.
• Installation experience and prior construction experience
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting skills of commercial low voltage systems.
• Must have a positive and respectful attitude to maintain good working relationships with management staff, employees, vendors and customers.

• Field electrical and/or electronic practical experience required.
• Electronic or Electrical technical/ trade school or equivalent supplemented with 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• Basic computer literacy and system specific training required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to obtain Maryland and possibly Virginia security technician license as required. Sponsored by ARK.

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to operate electrical tools and a company vehicle.
• Must be able to differentiate color coding of cables.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.