Fire Alarm Installation Technician

Encore Fire Protection•Fort Walton Beach, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fire Alarm Installation Technician, you will play a key hands-on role in installing, assembling, and maintaining fire alarm systems across commercial and industrial job sites. You will work as part of a skilled team where craftsmanship, safety, and code compliance all matter. If you take pride in quality work, enjoy mechanical tasks, and want a career that keeps you learning and moving, this role is an excellent fit.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within your assigned territory
Strong understanding of NFPA 72, NEC, OSHA regulations, and fire alarm system theory
Hands-on experience working with fire alarm systems from major manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Simplex, Fire Lite, Gamewell FCI, and Honeywell
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through issues methodically
Strong communication skills for interacting with customers, contractors, and internal teams
Ability to work independently, manage multiple service assignments, and prioritize your day
A professional, team-oriented mindset and commitment to customer service excellence

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience inspecting, servicing, or repairing fire alarm systems.
NICET certification in Fire Alarm.
Experience supporting both service and small project work, not just one or the other.
Experience mentoring or supporting apprentices or less experienced technicians in the field.
Experience across multiple manufacturers and comfort adapting to different panels and devices.
Known for clean, complete documentation, and for keeping customers informed without being prompted.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and test fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, suppression release modules, and related components.
Select the proper wire gauge, conduit type, devices, and equipment based on project specifications and applicable NFPA codes.
Inspect work sites to identify obstacles and ensure installations do not compromise structural integrity or violate code clearance requirements.
Coordinate installation and repair work to avoid interference with other trades on site.
Run conduit, pull wire, terminate devices, and assemble control panel connections across low-voltage and 120V circuits.
Secure conduit, cable trays, and wiring using appropriate supports, straps, and fasteners per manufacturer specs and code.
Program, commission, and test systems to verify full operational performance including point-to-point verification and cause-and-effect testing.
Follow company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and jobsite rules at all times.
Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition.