Alarm Technician (4-Day Work Week)

SOLID SECURITY SERVICES • Tampa, FL

17h

About The Position

Solid Security is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician to install, program, service, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems. The role offers opportunities to cross-train in burglar alarms, access control, video surveillance, and structured cabling, with training and certifications fully paid. The schedule provides three-day weekends in more than 85% of workweeks while maintaining full hours and pay.

The technician will troubleshoot life-safety systems, interpret blueprints and project documents, perform code-compliant installations, conduct inspections and preventive maintenance, make repairs, and maintain accurate service and project records. The technician will also partner with the Client Experience Team to provide responsive, customer-first service. Solid Security describes its work environment as collaborative and focused on high standards and client safety.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience with commercial fire alarm or low-voltage systems.
• Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent-Knight, or comparable fire alarm platforms.
• NICET certification or active progress toward it.
• Familiarity with NFPA inspection and testing procedures.
• A clean driving record.
• A high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Burglar alarm experience, including DMP or Resideo Vista.
• Access control and IP video experience, including Hanwha or Axis.
• ESA, BICSI, ASIS, or CompTIA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, service, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems.
• Cross-train into burglar alarms, access control, video surveillance, and structured cabling.
• Troubleshoot life-safety systems accurately and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and project documentation.
• Run conduit, pull cable, terminate devices, and complete clean, code-compliant installations.
• Perform inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate service and project records.
• Partner with the Client Experience Team to deliver responsive, customer-first service.

Benefits

• Three-day weekends in more than 85% of workweeks, with full hours and pay.
• Company-paid health, life, and disability insurance.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Fully paid training, continuing education, and certifications.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pay commensurate with experience, with room to go higher for the right technician.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED