Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Fire Alarm Technician and become a vital part of ensuring safety and compliance across commercial and industrial facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to meet strict fire codes and NFPA standards. Your expertise will help protect lives and property by ensuring fire alarm systems operate flawlessly and meet all regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated technicians eager to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
About Us
Premier Fire Protection Services, LLC is a family-owned and operated leader in the fire protection industry. For over 16 years, we have proudly served clients throughout Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Our NICET-certified technicians install, inspect, and service:
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Fire Extinguishers
We are authorized distributors of Honeywell, Potter, and Autocall systems and currently service over 1,000 customer locations. Due to continued growth, we are seeking qualified Fire Alarm Technicians and Inspectors at all levels of experience.
Responsibilities
- Install fire alarm systems, including proprietary control panels, sensors, and associated components, following detailed schematics and electrical blueprints.
- Perform routine maintenance, testing, and inspections of fire alarm systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with NFPA standards and local building codes.
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, CAD drawings, and construction documents related to fire alarm system design and installation.
- Troubleshoot complex fire alarm system issues using engineering troubleshooting techniques, voltmeters, power tools, and other field service equipment.
- Conduct construction inspections to verify proper installation practices for fire alarm wiring, sprinkler systems, low voltage systems, and mechanical components.
- Ensure all work adheres to building code compliance, fire codes, NFPA standards, NEC regulations, and local safety requirements.
- Provide exceptional customer service by explaining system functions to clients, training staff on basic operations, and addressing any concerns promptly.
Experience
- Proven experience in fire alarm system installation, maintenance, or service technician roles within construction or building management environments.
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems including sensors, proprietary control panels, schematics, and low voltage electrical work.
- Familiarity with blueprint reading (electrical blueprints), CAD drawings, schematics, and construction inspection procedures.
- Mechanical knowledge related to sprinkler fitting and fire sprinkler systems is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting using voltmeters or similar tools; familiarity with NFPA standards governing fire protection systems.
- Prior customer service experience in a technical or field service capacity is preferred.
- Ability to read building plans accurately while adhering to strict safety protocols in compliance with fire codes and regulations.
Embark on a rewarding career where your technical expertise safeguards communities while advancing your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence!
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
