Installation Technician

Amherst, a Pye Barker Fire & Safety company,is hiring for an Installation Technician at our Amherst, NY branch.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the installation and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Installers are responsible for general assigned installation activities such as installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the installation of life safety systems and related components.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install equipment according to national life safety codes and installation standards Conduct routine inspections, testing, service and preventative maintenance
• Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement
• Install equipment according to national life safety codes and installation standards
• Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday
• Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification
• Maintain accurate records of work performed. Turn-in "as-built" drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Required Skills:

• High School Diploma

• A minimum of 1 years of industry experience is required.
• NICET certification
• Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.

Tim Creenan started in the electronic security field in 1975 working for a large locally owned security firm. Tim and his wife, Maryann, founded Amherst Alarm, Inc in 1984. Beyond technology, we are proud of the professional and personal service we provide in every division of the company. Our monitoring staff has generated more referrals from satisfied customers who have spread the word than any advertising program we could have done.

Acquired in March 2023 Amherst is now a Pye-Barker company. Since 1946, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has been protecting communities through fire suppression and security alarm services. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a collective of the most prominent and reputable fire and life safety protection companies in the nation.