Advanced Programming Technician

Job Description

Advanced Programming Technician

Immediate Employment

• Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Pay range from $50.00 - $60.00 hourly
• Reporting location: Pleasanton CA
• Must reside in the Bay Area
• Accepting applications through 10/29/2025

About the Company

Pyro-Comm Systems was founded in Huntington Beach, CA in 1980 by Michael Donahue and quickly became one
of the premier fire alarm companies in Southern California. The companys focus was providing quality installations
and service to contractors, end-users, and property managers. Many of the employees have more than 20 years of
service with Pyro-Comm Systems. In 1996, Pyro-Comm Systems opened their second office in Carlsbad, CA to
support clients throughout the greater San Diego area. In 2010, Pyro-Comm Systems opened a third office in the
San Francisco Bay area in order to support clients throughout Northern California.

Today, Pyro-Comm Systems has ample staff throughout 4 branches and has annual revenues in excess of 20
million dollars from installations/ services over the past 5 years.

Pyro-Comm Systems has been involved in the design, engineering, and installation phases of Fire/Life Safety,
Healthcare Communications, Security Intrusion, Voice Data, CCTV and Access Control Systems on thousands of
projects with Owners, Engineers, Developers and General Contractors. From design, engineering and code
consulting, Pyro-Comm Systems provides value added services to Professional Engineers &, Architects,
Developers, Contractors, and End Users.

About the Job

Programming Technicians work in line with Project Managers and Coordinators to complete Installation Contracts. The Technician is responsible for Programming, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, as well as coordinating with other trades on the project site.

Responsibilities for Programming Technician

• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Fire Alarm programming, service, and installation
• The candidate must have strong technical skills and training or certificates in advanced Notifier programming, Onyx, network and others
• Coordination with the local office team on status of projects
• Assist in training of customer on new equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes and regulations
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Program and service fire alarm systems in commercial and residential buildings
• Provide technical support to the project team and clients
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and regulations
• Troubleshoot and repair Fire Alarm systems
• Installation and Termination of Control Panel
• Train and mentor junior programmers and technicians
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance to project team members
• Assist the Service Department with On-Call Rotation

General Qualifications for Programming Technician

• California Blue Card
• Factory Certification
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Drivers License with good driving history

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Sitting Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Walking Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Standing- Constantly (6-8 hours/daily)
• Standing on Ladder- Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Bending (Neck and Waist) Constantly (6-8 hours/daily)
• Squatting Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Climbing Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Kneeling - Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Crawling Occasionally (0-3 hours/daily)
• Twisting (Neck and Waist) Occasionally (0-3 hours/daily)
• Grasping (crimping) Constantly (6-8 hours/daily)
• Lifting 0-70lb Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)
• Carrying 0-70lb Frequently (3-6 hours/daily)

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life, insurance plans employee contributions required

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by the employer
• Discounted AFLAC is available at the employee's expense
• 401K Retirement plan
• Vacation days, dependent on the position
• CA paid sick leave earned at the rate per CA state law requirements
• Paid holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after, Christmas Day

Pyro-Comm Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status

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