Fire Alarm Technician
- Farmington, NM, United States
$50,000 to $75,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $75,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of commercial fire alarm installation or service experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Fire Alarm Technician
A well-established commercial fire protection contractor is hiring a Fire Alarm Technician to install, program, and maintain life safety systems across a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects. You'll work alongside project managers, designers, and field leadership to deliver code-compliant systems.
What you'll do
- Install, program, and commission addressable fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Simplex, EST/Edwards, Siemens, and Fire-Lite panels
- Terminate and test initiating devices, notification appliances, modules, and auxiliary control functions
- Troubleshoot ground faults, open circuits, communication issues, and panel trouble conditions
- Perform acceptance testing and support AHJ and fire marshal inspections in accordance with NFPA 72
- Read and work from fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, and sequence of operations
- Complete service tickets, as-builts, and test documentation accurately
- Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, and building owners
What you'll bring
- 2+ years of commercial fire alarm installation or service experience
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II preferred; Level I minimum, or willingness to obtain it within a set timeframe
- State fire alarm license or certification where required
- Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and addressable panel programming
- Strong troubleshooting skills with meters and common test equipment
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites
- Factory certifications are a plus
What's offered
- Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities
More about this job
Skills
- Leadership
- Alarm systems
- Troubleshoot
- Communication skills
- Inspection
- Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Valid driver's licence