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About the Role

High Rise Fire and Security is seeking an Electrical Mechanic to join their team. This role involves installation, service, and maintenance of fire alarm, life safety, and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand system status on Fire Alarm Control Panel.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine cause of alarm and/or trouble system status, as well as ground faults.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues, and make recommendations on alternative solutions.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire.
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets.
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings.
• Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
• Strip insulation from wire ends and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
• Test completion of circuits using test equipment.
• Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
• Ensure job site is left in a better state than when we started.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, materials used, and communicate any problem encountered or identified with the alarm system on work order.
• Generate system status reports upon completion of testing and inspecting.
• Maintain positive client relations through professional interactions with clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, trade school education, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Some experience with fire alarm and/or security systems preferred.
• Minimum 1 - year new construction electrical installation experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of fire alarm systems and operation, and fire alarm terminologies.
• Understanding and application of NYC Building codes and NFPA fire alarm codes.
• Familiarity with all local electrical codes, i.e. Article 760 of National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of fire alarm products, EST products preferred.
• Proper use of hand tools (meter, toner, etc.).
• Understanding of basic electronics and electrical theories and principles (Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate the safe use of ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of proper grounding and bonding methods.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and proper terminology, and an understanding of the dangers of live electricity.
• Ability to make mathematical computations and color coding, and possess manual dexterity.
• Acceptable report writing procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate the HRF client service model after having completed the training.

Location

• New York City
• SE Florida

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ year of new construction electrical installation experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school education

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive pay

Benefits

• Full Medical and Dental coverage (Individual & Family)
• Competitive on-the-job fire alarm training provided
• Disability insurance
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• 401k plan with additional company contributions
• Profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Access to industry training
• Career Development Planner (CDP™)
• Gym Reimbursement

About the Company

• High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading fire alarm, life safety and security systems solutions provider.
• We provide a broad range of products and services including the design, installation, service and maintenance of Fire Alarm, Auxiliary Radio Communication, Area of Refuge, Parking Garage Gas Detection, Card Access, Camera Surveillance, Video Intercom and Intrusion Systems.
• High Rise is an Edwards Systems Technology (EST) Strategic Partner and a multi-year winner of “Strategic Partner of the Year Award” for the Northeast Region.
• We are the first North American member of the SCUTUM Group.
• SCUTUM, founded in 1989, is a fast-growing, privately owned, leading European life safety company with offices in France, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
• SCUTUM complements our solutions with additional products, services and expertise in electronic security, cyber security and defense security with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform.
• At High Rise, we pride ourselves on our ability to maintain thorough and up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Our employees are equipped with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in providing life safety system and electronic security solutions.
• With a solid reputation in the market, ever so growing Client base, cutting edge products and services, now is a great time to join our team.
• High Rise offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package along with exciting career development opportunities within the organization.
• We have a robust learning and development platform that provides training and mentoring to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Employees are offered the opportunity to take part in a range of internal training initiatives to hone their existing skills and continue to grow professionally in accordance with the changing external environment.
• Our peer-to-peer coaching program and emphasis on dynamic information exchange between teams ensures that our people are challenged intellectually and given the opportunity to succeed in their role.
• Our organization is growing, dynamic, and proud of our culture in providing a collaborative work environment where employees are consistently engaged and work together to provide top quality service.
• This is what makes us one of the best small companies to work for in New York, according to the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM).