Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Technician

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in both new and existing buildings across various construction types. This role requires working with conduits, cabling, alarm devices, and control panels to ensure systems are properly installed and fully operational, including troubleshooting system issues and programming panels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• OSHA-10 certification must be completed within the first three months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid training must be completed within the first three months of employment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to understand instructions, written communications, lists, and reports.
• Familiarity with software and tools such as Paycom, Outlook, and Buildertrend.
• Basic competency using mobile devices for communication.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate figures, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply common-sense reasoning to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions, including situations with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain fire alarm panels, audible and visual notification devices, pull stations, and detectors.
• Troubleshoot system issues such as ground faults, short circuits, and open circuits using a digital multimeter.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain conduits, junction boxes, terminals, and related equipment.
• Pull, strip, and terminate wiring for fire alarm devices using appropriate tools and materials, including crimps, solder, heat shrink, tape, wire nuts, and terminal blocks.
• Secure conduits to walls, structures, and fixtures using brackets, clamps, anchors, and other hardware.
• Inspect, test, and verify system functionality using fire alarm testing equipment, load testing procedures, and visual/audible checks.
• Program fire alarm panels, including circuits, modules, sensors, and input/output devices.
• Measure, cut, and bend conduits to specifications.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees