Fire Alarm Technician

Who We Are:

As a 2022 Best Places to Work in PA business with a 40+ year reputation as one of the most trusted systems integration companies in the industry, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc. continually expands our expertise in state-of-the-art fire safety, security, and communications solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Government entities.

The Fire Alarm Technician Role:

The Fire Alarm Technician position reports to the Fire Alarm supervisor, as well as the Operations Manager. The Fire Alarm Technician installs, services, and provides customer support for Fire Alarm Systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, and Notifier. The Fire Alarm Technician will travel to client sites, which can range from public school buildings to small, medium, and enterprise-level businesses, to government entities which require stringent background clearances. Our clients are predominantly located within the state of Pennsylvania, though travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices, as well as occasional overnight travel will be necessary. The Fire Alarm Technician will be provided with a company vehicle w/ AAA membership and fuel card, a company laptop, a company tablet, a company cell phone, and all necessary tools and equipment. This role requires a growth mindset and a love of learning to stay current with the fast-moving technological changes within the industry.

Who You Are:

A highly motivated team player with a passion for Life Safety and Fire Alarm Systems who would like to contribute to the growth of the Fire Alarm department at BSGI. You are someone who wants to provide world class service to our customers through continued education and growth in the Fire Alarm industry. The position entails:

• Performing on-site service, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on Fire Alarm systems including, but not limited to: Siemens, Silent Knight, VESDA, Simplex, Notifier, etc.
• Completing thorough and timely documentation of all activities including service reports, expense reports, quality alerts and maintenance reports.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and operating manuals
• Anything necessary to contribute to the success of the Fire Alarm department

Where You’ll Be Located:

• Ideally, you're located in Central, Eastern, or Southern Pennsylvania
• Travel to our Reading, York, and State College offices, as well as travel to customer sites primarily throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including occasional overnights, will be necessary
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and good driving record to drive a company vehicle

What You Bring:

• Strong technical knowledge with an electronics background and a solid skillset/foundation with Fire Alarm systems is required
• Solid customer service and communication skills are required
• Impeccable organizational and multi-tasking skills in a professional setting are required
• 2-5 years' experience with Fire Alarm system installations is preferred
• Associate's degree in Electronics or related field is a plus
• Industry certifications such as NICET and formalized manufacturer training is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting wages
• Paid Time Off in the first year (Amount will be prorated during the first year, dependent upon on start date)
• Holiday pay starting on day one
• Group Medical Insurance with two plan options
• Dental Insurance with two plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Wellness Program
• Paid Community Service Opportunities (Meals on Wheels, Blood Drives, Food Banks)
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

At BSGI, we are committed to our Behavioral Standards which provides an environment of mutual respect and is the basis for providing equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by municipal/state/federal law. BSGI/SAH, Inc. celebrates and supports the diversity among our teammates and believes it contributes to our success as a company.