Fire Alarm Technician- Roanoke, VA

Southern AirFire Alarm Technician- Roanoke, VA Roanoke, VA 24019

Fire Alarm Technician

Location:Roanoke, VA (including Lynchburg and surrounding areas)

Join a 80+ Year Legacy

Southern Air, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company with more than 80 years of experience serving customers across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. We are proud of our strong reputation, stable growth, and commitment to investing in our employees’ success.

If you are looking for a long-term career with opportunity for growth, ownership, and development, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for installing, programming, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems. This role supports projects that ensure safety and compliance in commercial and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, and commission fire alarm systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues

• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project success

• Work independently or collaboratively depending on project needs

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety procedures

• Take on additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial or industrial fire alarm systems

• Experience with Fike or Potter systems preferred

• Programming experience is a plus (training available for the right candidate)

• Strong communication and basic computer skills

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet background requirements

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:$18 – $35 per hour (based on experience and education)

Benefits Include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 401(k) with company match

• Health insurance with HSA contributions

• Dental and vision coverage

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance options

• Supplemental and dependent life insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth

Work Environment

This is a field-based role that may include:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

• Using tools and equipment regularly

• Moving throughout active job sites

• Performing physical tasks as required

Why Southern Air

We offer more than just a job. As an employee-owner, you become part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your future through training, development, and long-term career opportunities.

Learn more at

Southern Air, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Recruiting at

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language:English ( –Spanish ( –Arabic ( -Chinese (

English–Spanish ( –Chinese (

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link:English (

View Company Information (