Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year?

Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Summit Fire & Security , a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc . ( Summit Companies ), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.

We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.

Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.

Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.

Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.

We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Fire Alarm & Security Superintendent to establish, coordinate, and manage all field activities of fire alarm installation.

Work with and through the Branch office, to ensure adherence to SFS’s quality program including procedures and work instructions, as it relate to field activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Schedule all field activities, beginning with the pre-construction meeting (coordinate with sales and design personnel on completing the Preconstruction Package and Meeting Template) to schedule installation (check for permit and approved plans).

Visit job site regularly to push coordination of work with other trades. Coordinate with customer, AHJ’s, Designers and others relevant to ensure clarification of the project.

• Work in the field to install systems along with foreman and apprentices.
• Schedule staffing for each week using the Weekly Manpower Report and schedule all jobs over a 3-month period using the 3 Month Manpower Planning Report which is updated twice each month.
• Establish materials on job dates based on project schedule.
• Get all material, plans, and information to the Foreman in charge before the job starts. Ensure contact with project GC / Superintendent to ensure they know you and the assigned Foreman are points of contact for the project.
• Coordination with purchasing department or office POC to ensure all materials are ordered and delivered.
• Purchase or rent all equipment needed for each job and specific need.
• Participate in weekly progress report meetings to communicate the percent of the job roughed in, the percent of the job complete and the overall status of construction.

Communicate the expected duration of rough in, duration of completion. Observe and communicate changes to the original design.

• Follow up on punch-lists and ensure the customer signs off when completed.
• Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns / incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Review employee time sheets, reports, and training records for accuracy and submitted on time in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure all assigned employees are complying with their job requirements and assigned tasks.
• Review all field employees per company policy. In cases where disciplinary action is required, suspensions and terminations are to be coordinated with the FA&S Manager with appropriate documentation entered in personnel files.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working order. If damaged, ensure that tools are labeled indicating their status.

New tools purchases are to be coordinated with the District Manager. Ensure that each quarter, each Foreman completes a tool inventory checklist and reports any lost or stolen tools.

Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Ensure all required safety training is scheduled and conducted in accordance with company policy.

Ensure all field employees know where all related safety documentation are at all times on each project.

• Coordinate and ensure training for Alarm Foreman and Alarm Apprentices is scheduled and conducted per company policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

• 3 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, preferred.
• Nevada F Card-Certification, required.
• 3 years of professional computer skills, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIROMENT REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift

50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Work Environment

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot / cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.

Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

Our benefits package includes :

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

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• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)
30+ days ago