Lead Fire Alarm Installer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

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Jacksonville, FL Until 9/26/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Alarm Install Lead Technician is technician who functions in a supervisory capacity while actively performing installation work. This role leads individual jobs and/or multiple projects. The Lead Technician provides direction, coordination, and oversight to assigned team members while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and company standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute fire alarm system installations in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.

  • Supervise and coordinate daily job site activities for assigned technicians and apprentices.

  • Manage individual projects or multiple smaller, minimally complex jobs simultaneously.

  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

  • Perform system installation, testing, troubleshooting, and verification.

  • Use hand tools and testing equipment to complete installations.

  • Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and company policies.

  • Provide leadership, training, and support to team members on job sites.

  • Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

  • Monitor job progress, productivity, and quality of work.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and job records.

  • Maintain a clean and organized job site.

  • Travel to job sites as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.


Education/Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • 8+ years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as a technician or above.

  • Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage job site activities.

  • Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and applicable codes.

  • NICET Level II or above preferred.

  • Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving is required).


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.

  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

  • Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

  • Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

Pay:

  • $25 to $28 DOE

  • Weekly Pay.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About this role

Summary

Lead and supervise fire alarm system installations, coordinate teams, ensure safety and code compliance.

Job title

Lead Fire Alarm Installer

Experience level

8+ years, 3+ years in lead role

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

fire safety

Location requirements

Jacksonville, FL; on-site work required

Salary

$25k–$28k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fire alarm systemsblueprintstroubleshootingsafety standards

Preferred skills

NICET Level IIdriver's license

Specializations

fire alarm systemsinstallationsupervisionbuilding codes
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jacksonville, FL, USA

On-site City