Fire Alarm Service Technician
About The Position
The Fire Alarm Service Technician is responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional environments. This role supports both new construction and service-related projects by ensuring fire alarm systems are installed correctly, function properly, and meet customer expectations and applicable safety standards. The Fire Alarm Service Technician serves as a technical resource for system installation, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs. This individual is responsible for identifying system issues, performing corrective actions, documenting completed work, and ensuring all systems operate in compliance with manufacturer requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.
Requirements
- Experience installing, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, or institutional environments.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, and fire alarm system documentation.
- Understanding of NFPA codes, fire alarm standards, and industry best practices.
- Experience performing system inspections, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve system issues in both new construction and service environments.
- Experience using testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, project managers, inspectors, and team members.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, safety procedures, installation manuals, and project specifications.
- Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to perform measurements, calculate material requirements, interpret system layouts, and verify installation requirements.
- Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and electronic work order systems for time entry, service documentation, reviewing project drawings, completing inspection reports, recording testing results, and accessing technical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems.
- Knowledge of fire alarm control panels, notification devices, initiating devices, modules, and related infrastructure.
- Experience with fire alarm manufacturers such as Notifier, Edwards, Siemens, Simplex, Silent Knight, or similar systems.
- Manufacturer certifications are preferred but not required.
- Experience with electronic service management software is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm systems and related components.
- Install and service fire alarm control panels, notification devices, initiating devices, modules, detectors, and related infrastructure.
- Perform system testing, inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Diagnose and resolve fire alarm system issues in both new construction and service environments.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and fire alarm system documentation.
- Perform device installation, wiring, programming support, and system verification.
- Identify deficiencies and communicate recommended solutions to customers, project managers, and supervisors.
- Complete service reports, inspection documentation, testing records, and project closeout documentation accurately.
- Respond to service calls and provide timely technical support in the field.
- Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, inspectors, and internal teams.
- Maintain compliance with company safety policies, NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and local codes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
