Fire Alarm Installer at Prime Partners

What You’ll Do as a Fire Alarm Installer

As a Fire Alarm Installer at Prime Partners, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of commercial and industrial spaces across the vibrant city of Boston and its neighboring areas, including Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, and Newton. This multi-year project involves working on large-scale construction sites where your expertise in fire alarm systems will be vital. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding properties and lives by installing state-of-the-art fire alarm systems.

Your Daily Tasks as a Fire Alarm Installer

Installing Fire Alarm Systems

Your primary responsibility will be installing fire alarm systems in high-density commercial and industrial buildings. This involves running conduit and pulling fire-rated cables to support system installations, ensuring they meet the necessary standards and codes.

Mounting and Connecting Devices

You’ll be tasked with mounting and connecting control panels, notification devices, smoke detectors, and heat sensors. Your keen attention to detail will ensure that all components are securely installed and function correctly.

Testing and Compliance

Conducting functional testing of fire alarm systems is another key aspect of your role. You’ll verify that all installations comply with Massachusetts building codes and work seamlessly with existing safety networks.

Coordination and Collaboration

You’ll work closely with HVAC and sprinkler contractors to integrate fire alarm systems into building safety networks. This collaborative effort is crucial for creating a comprehensive safety solution.

Maintenance and Documentation

Maintaining system reliability through repair or replacement of faulty components is essential. Additionally, you’ll document installation details and system configurations for inspections and customer records to ensure transparency and accountability.

Additional Activities

On a typical day, you might conduct site surveys to assess the needs of new installations or troubleshoot existing systems to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

What You Need to Be a Fire Alarm Installer

Professional Expertise

To excel in this role, you’ll need expertise in installing and maintaining fire alarm control panels and field devices. With 3-5 years of experience in the field, you’ll be adept at pulling fire-rated wiring and connecting notification devices.

Essential Skills

Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting tools for fire alarm systems is a must. You should have a strong ability to interpret building plans and system schematics for seamless integration. Managing multiple installation projects with tight deadlines requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and fix issues quickly
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with team members and contractors

Compensation

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Prime Partners offers a competitive salary range of $26.31-$30.96 per hour, depending on your experience. In addition to the financial rewards, you’ll have opportunities for career advancement within our company.

Ongoing Training and Certifications

We provide ongoing training and certifications to ensure you stay at the forefront of industry standards and technologies. This commitment to your professional development is part of our investment in your future.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to making Boston and its surrounding areas safer for everyone.