Field Installer Assistant in Irvine, California at Bosch Building Technologies North America

Job Summary: Assist with the installation, wiring, testing, and commissioning of Life Safety, Fire Alarm, and Security Systems. Support project teams by interpreting drawings, installing and terminating low-voltage wiring, troubleshooting system issues, maintaining project documentation, and preparing as-built records. Ensure compliance with safety standards, communicate project updates effectively, provide support to contractors and customers, and maintain a professional work environment while contributing to successful project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret drawings to productively assist in installing Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarms and Security.
• Assist Installing conduit and wire for Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarms and Security.
• Assist with accurately terminating low voltage wiring for Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarms and Security.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Assist as required troubleshooting efforts during either the start up or commissioning of building Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarms and Security systems.
• Provide support to contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the Life Safety Systems, Fire Alarms and Security system operations.
• Provide documentation including daily reports, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing of As-built drawings.
• Understand complete scope of work.
• Submit timesheets daily with at most accuracy.
• Effectively communicate all relevant project information to supervisors.
• Adhere to company safety procedures.
• Ensures team works safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, loss of unused materials, and cleans up all installation debris.
• Maintains a professional manner to enhance the companys image with customers.
• Completion of daily reports.
• Assist in maintaining all necessary job files and records.
• Report all team member accidents and incidents.
• Apply knowledge of all tools and equipment according to established procedures.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase knowledge, customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Minimum 1 year experience in construction environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding basic computer operation and proficiency in using email for communication and coordination
• An understanding of the construction industry including safety, Fire Alarm codes, etc.
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Life Safety Systems & Fire Alarms and low voltage installations
• Advanced knowledge of fire alarm parts/material is required
• In-depth understanding of troubleshooting and interpreting complex special Fire Alarm system diagrams.
• Strong familiarity with the construction industry, particularly in regards to safety and Fire Alarm codes.
• Knowledge of fire alarm parts/material is required
• A clear ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic electric circuitry including reading and interpreting Fire Alarm design and special system diagram and advanced blueprint reading.
• Blue Card Holder
• NICET Certification Holder

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will berequiredto effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsand maybe requiredto work at heights over 1.8m(6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may berequiredto travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may berequired. High work may berequired.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $22 - $27 hourly
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: Local daily travel to job sites.
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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Reasonable Accommodations
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