Fire Alarm Technician

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

FSP is looking for a Fire Alarm Technician in the Fire and Safety Industry who is responsible for programming, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate may start as a Senior Fire Alarm Technician or advance to this level with experience.

• Designing and programming fire alarm systems to meet client needs, including selecting appropriate equipment and configuring the system to meet local, state, and federal regulations.
• Testing and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Collaborating with project managers, technicians, and other stakeholders to keep projects within budget, on schedule, and meeting client satisfaction.
• Providing technical support to clients and colleagues, answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and training as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of work, labor and materials costs, and preparing reports.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in fire alarm codes, regulations, and new technologies.
• Ensuring all work complies with local, state, and federal codes and industry best practices.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to all safety protocols.

• Experience in fire alarm system programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with specialized software and equipment and knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing these systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Completion of a degree or certification program in a related field preferred.
• Physical ability to perform the requirements of the job (see Physical Requirements).

• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet; working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Travel overnight may be required.

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits:
  Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
• Legal Services
• HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans

• Supportive Culture:
  We value our employees and provide ongoing training.
• Career Growth:
  Advance your career with guidance from industry experts, tuition reimbursement, and pay incentives.
• Broad Opportunities:
  With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.
• Client-Centered:
  We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.
• Rapid Growth:
  Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. We offer various program sponsor ships that reimburse employees for study materials and certification testing and provide tiered pay increases upon certification.

The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance. We believe our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. At FSP, we believe illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented, and we empower employees to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Facilities Services