Fire Alarm Technician Lead

Introduction

Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients, customers, and teammates from fire hazards by installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire suppression systems. Our fire suppression systems ensure uninterrupted operations in businesses you likely visit, and our technicians take pride in their communities, prioritizing safety for all. If you share this passion and commitment, let's talk about how you can join us in our mission and build your future with us!

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THIS IS A NEWLY CREATED JOB DESCRIPTION AND IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW BEFORE FINAL POSTING.

The Alarm Technician Lead Technician at Marmic Fire and Safety is a key player in overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire and safety systems. This role includes managing a team of technicians, ensuring all technical operations are performed to the highest standards, and handling customer interactions. Additionally, the Lead Technician will be responsible for traveling to customer sites in a company vehicle to clean kitchen exhaust systems, including fans, ducts, filters, and hoods.

The job requires working with pressure washing equipment, scrapers, degreasers, and handling grease, primarily during nighttime hours, though some tasks will occur during the day.

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of technicians, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Check schedules, manage supplies and equipment for field technicians, and coordinate daily activities to align with operational goals.

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and other fire safety equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Perform and supervise the cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems, including fans, ducts, filters, and hoods.
• Use pressure washing equipment, scrapers, and degreasers to effectively remove grease and maintain system performance.

• Collaborate with project managers to plan and execute installation and maintenance projects.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to perform quality checks on field technicians’ work and address customer complaints.
• Review weekly job schedules and ensure all field technicians are equipped with the necessary tools and supplies.

• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, addressing inquiries, providing technical support, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Respond to on-call tasks and handle vehicle-related emergencies, including facilitating repairs and purchasing job-related equipment.

• Implement and enforce quality control procedures for both fire safety systems and kitchen exhaust system cleaning, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations, ensuring compliance across all technical and cleaning tasks.

• Maintain accurate records of service activities, including installation reports, maintenance logs, and cleaning activities.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress, system performance, and any issues or recommendations for improvement.

• Identify opportunities for improving technical processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire and safety systems installation, maintenance, and repair, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, system components, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency with relevant technical tools and equipment, including pressure washers, scrapers, and degreasers.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to handle job-related…