Fire Alarm Technician

Summit Fire Protection • Paw Paw Township, MI

18d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Technician installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs fire alarm systems and other fire and life safety products with minimal supervision. The role includes diagnosing system faults, repairing or replacing system components, applying programming and software skills across multiple platforms, and working with clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems. The technician communicates with customers and monitoring companies, documents and tracks work, follows safety procedures, supports emergency service through an on-call rotation, and trains service technician trainees. Occasional travel up to 20% is required.

Summit Fire Protection is a full-service provider of fire detection, suppression, and security services, including design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. The company describes opportunities for professional development, training, education, and career advancement. The position regularly involves outdoor work and exposure to varied weather, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise; occasional indoor office work is also required. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment at work locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in the fire life safety industry, specifically in fire alarm.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to comply with the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 20%.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including frequent bending, using step stools, ladders, and stairs, kneeling, lifting over 50 pounds, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods; occasional work at heights and other listed physical activities.
• Ability to work in the stated conditions, including regular outdoor work and exposure to hot or cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or state-specific certification.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification.
• Two years of experience using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar systems.
• Two years of professional computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems to determine faults, including ground faults.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components, including FACPs, power supplies, and alarm-initiating devices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturers’ clean-agent and high-pressure suppression systems.
• Use tools and test equipment, such as multimeters, meggers, programming laptops, and lifts, to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression components.
• Maintain working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Apply programming and software skills across multiple fire alarm platforms when removing or replacing components.
• Follow safe procedures for handling, removing, and replacing explosive actuators, including squibs and gas cartridge actuators.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers and offsite monitoring companies.
• Arrive punctually at assigned work locations and complete scheduled projects in a timely manner.
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials, and time on the job.
• Complete required work-order documentation.
• Follow the company’s Safety Program, SDS Book, and Hazard Communication Program; participate in weekly toolbox talks and remain aware of project safety documentation.
• Maintain the company-provided vehicle in clean and compliant condition.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support emergency service requests as required.
• Attend periodic seminars and training sessions to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
• Train service technician trainees in applicable fire protection tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Employer-paid short-term disability.
• Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance for team members and dependents.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, and bonus opportunities.
• Professional development, training, and education, including encouragement to pursue NICET and other career-advancing certifications.

What This Job Offers

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