Lead Fire Alarm Installation Technician
About The Position
The Lead Fire Alarm Installation Technician performs and leads commercial fire alarm installation, service, programming, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting throughout Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and surrounding markets. The role involves working with fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, sprinkler interfaces, fire pumps, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, door release, and other life-safety system interfaces. The lead technician runs projects from startup through acceptance testing, coordinates work with other trades, communicates professionally with customers and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and trains and mentors developing technicians. The position also contributes to establishing field standards and best practices.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of commercial fire alarm experience.
- Strong installation, service, and troubleshooting ability.
- Experience with fire alarm programming and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of NFPA 72 and applicable fire alarm codes.
- Ability to read construction drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Experience working independently and leading other technicians.
- Professional customer and AHJ communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Strong fire alarm fundamentals, troubleshooting ability, and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- NICET Level II or higher is strongly preferred; NICET Level III is a major plus.
- Experience with Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, NOTIFIER, Potter, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Siemens, Simplex, or similar commercial platforms is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Run fire alarm projects from startup through acceptance testing.
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and sequence-of-operations documents.
- Troubleshoot SLC, NAC, power, communication, and ground-fault conditions.
- Program and commission fire alarm systems.
- Coordinate work with electricians, sprinkler technicians, general contractors, and other trades.
- Conduct acceptance testing with AHJs.
- Document field conditions and deficiencies.
- Train and mentor developing technicians.
- Help establish the company's field standards and best practices.
- Install, service, test, and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm and related life-safety systems.
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle
- Company fuel card
- Company phone/tablet
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid manufacturer training
- Paid NICET testing and certification support
- Tool/boot allowance
- Advancement opportunities
- Direct access to Fire Alarm Division leadership
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
