Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Overview

ZING is hiring on behalf of an established fire protection client serving commercial customers across the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area. We’re looking for a Lead Fire Alarm Technician with strong troubleshooting skills, inspection experience, and ideally exposure to special hazards systems (FM-200 strongly preferred).

• Test and inspect fire alarm systems in commercial buildings
• Respond to service requests, diagnose malfunctions, and repair/replace equipment to bring systems into compliance
• Perform testing and inspections per NFPA and local code standards
• Prepare accurate, detailed inspection and service reports
• Participate in an on-call rotation as scheduled

• Valid driver’s license with 3 or fewer points
• 3+ years licensed driving experience
• 2+ years hands-on fire alarm experience (lead-level experience preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and system repair skills (preferred, not required)
• NICET certification preferred (not required, but definitely a plus)
• Experience with special hazard suppression systems inspection/repair a big plus (FM-200 and Halon)
• Ability to test/service common fire alarm brands:
  Simplex, Notifier, Fire-Lite
• Comfortable on ladders (6–12 ft), lifts, and working in tight spaces
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and work overhead
• Clear communicator with customers, strong documentation and report-writing skills
• Highly organized with service tickets and required paperwork

• Hourly pay, based on experience
• Potential quarterly bonuses
• Time and a half for hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am
• 4-hour minimum at time and a half for emergency service calls
• Double time (4-hour minimum) for emergency calls on recognized holidays, plus 8 hours of holiday pay

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax health and dependent care accounts
• Aflac
• Vacation and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

This is a long-term role supporting established commercial customers with a company that values technicians who do it right the first time. If you’re ready for steady work, strong benefits, and a lead seat in the field, this is worth a conversation.

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