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Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY

$17/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, Test, and ...

Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, Test, and ...

Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY

$17/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, program, test ...

Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, program, test ...

Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, Test, and ...

Pavion

Union Helper

Woodside, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit. Primary Responsibilities: * Service, Test, and ...

HHDC

Helper C - Union

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22.82/hr

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Helper C (Union) professional to join our CHA portfolio in Chicago, IL . This position is responsible for maintaining the ...

HHDC

Helper C - Union

Chicago, IL

$22.82/hr

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Helper C (Union) professional to join our CHA portfolio in Chicago, IL . This position is responsible for maintaining the ...

HHDC

Helper C - Union

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22.82/hr

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) is seeking an experienced Helper C (Union) professional to join our CHA portfolio in Chicago, IL . This position is responsible for maintaining the ...

Waste Connections

Union Mechanic Helper

Aberdeen, WA · On-site

$26.31/hr

LeMay , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Diesel Mechanic Helper to support our ... Pay rate is $26.31/hr. on the union pay scale. Extra Perks * $150 monthly tool allowance ($1800 ...

Waste Connections Inc

Union Mechanic Helper

Lemay, MO · On-site

$26.31/hr

LeMay , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Diesel Mechanic Helper to support our ... Pay rate is $26.31/hr. on the union pay scale. Extra Perks * $150 monthly tool allowance ($1800 ...

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Union Helper

Woodside, NY

Pavion
Security Alarm Systems and Monitoring Services • 1 - 5K employees

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 37 rated health and safety providers

Respectful managers

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$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe.  We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service. 

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Union Helper to join our fire business unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Service, Test, and Inspect Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Ensure equipment is functional and operational.
  • Diagnose causes of problems or failures in systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and systems repair.
  • Replace system components as assigned; panels, audible/visual alarms, etc.
  • Provide technical support to Customers including, remote phone diagnosis, and troubleshooting of signal issues related to formats and receivers.
  • Interact professionally with customers.
  • Coordinate with Manager and dispatcher for the purpose of completing service and work orders efficiently.
  • Inform dispatcher and or manager the status of service to take appropriate action.
  • Perform fire alarm inspections.
  • Maintains assigned tools, and equipment.
 
Basic Qualifications: 
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Trade School graduate
  • 1-2 years of direct fire alarm industry work experience across multiple fire alarm system manufacturers.
  • Clear background check
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Edwards Systems certifications preferred.
  • New York City – Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Inspections, Testing, and Service (S-98)
  • NICET II Certification
  • NYC DOB SST Card

Pay Range: The hourly pay for this role is: $17 per hour.  Benefits: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodation or assistance during the application process, please contact us at Careers@pavion.com . Kindly note that resumes submitted to this email address will not be reviewed. Thank you for your understanding.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chantilly, VA, US

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