Job description

Who We Are

Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is a leader in the commercial fire protection industry and has grown into a regional life safety partner of choice during its nearly 90 years of operation! Our team of 200 associates works daily knowing that they are part of something bigger, working to protect the people and property of our customers. Our employment opportunities are not just jobs but an avenue to make a difference in our communities.

If you are passionate about making a daily impact, Kistler O’Brien is the right place for you! Even with little or no experience, you can succeed and prosper with our organization’s robust training program that can help you earn industry certifications, on-the-job education, and career-advancing knowledge. As a member of the KOB family, you can grow into a successful career in the fire protection business.

Our organization is growing and seeking great individuals to help provide exemplary service to our customers across the tri-state area. With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and West Chester, Pennsylvania, we have employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace!

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating installations to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Reviews proposal or plan to determine time frame, budget limitations and procedures for accomplishing installation, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources and materials to various phases of install

▪ Responsible for work planning and staffing for each phase of installation and arranges for recruitment or assignment of personnel
▪ Confer with sales and engineering staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities and scope of install

▪ Working knowledge of Sofia and Sedona

▪ Directs and coordinate activities of personnel to ensure install is completed on time and within budget at all times
▪ Review status reports and modify schedules or plans as required
▪ Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
▪ Confers with install personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
▪ Notifies all stakeholders with periodic updates as to progress of the installation
▪ Address project changes to all stakeholders in a positive, professional manner
▪ Maintains proper permits and applicable state and federal codes
▪ Supervises, trains, and motivates staff.
▪ Develops clear and concise goals for staff and division.
▪ Fills in for technicians when needed.
▪ Ensures compliance with company safety standards.
▪ Conducts staff reviews and manages attendance records.▪ Administers and oversees compliance with company policies and procedures.
▪ Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment.
• Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and comprehend appropriate NFPA standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Prefered High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Three (3) years Project Management experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence with minor violations.
• Maintain company selected manufacturer’s trainings.
• Maintain state and/or municipality licensing as required.

We are Seeking to Retain Our Employees by Offering a Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Matched Retirement Savings
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• On-the-job Training and Company-assisted Professional Certifications
• Company Provided Cell Phone

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA 18017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• low voltage electric and alarm: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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