Life Safety Service Technician II

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Overview Summary

The Life Safety Technician is responsible for installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and other life safety systems in commercial and industrial environments. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong technical aptitude who are looking to build their expertise in life safety systems while ensuring customers remain protected and code-compliant.
What you'll be doing (and doing well!):

• Install, program, test, and service fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and other low-voltage life safety systems in accordance with applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and company standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on life safety systems to ensure reliable operation and compliance.
• Diagnose system issues, identify deficiencies, and implement effective solutions while minimizing disruption to customer operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and project specifications.
• Conduct system testing and commissioning to verify proper functionality and compliance with NFPA standards and local requirements.
• Complete service reports, installation documentation, and work orders accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding project status, service findings, recommended repairs, and system operation.
• Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and other team members to ensure successful project completion.
• Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Follow all safety protocols, company policies, and industry best practices during installation and service activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Own It: Focus on excellence in everything you do and each interaction you have with all clients
• Learn: Absorb the training. Make yourself an expert on our portfolio of solutions
• Represent: Always understand that you are the face of the company to our customers
• Diversity: Every project and service call are different so you must enjoy variety in your workday
• Work as One Team: Work closely with Minuteman's sales, management, and operations teams to best serve our customers
• Find a way: Turn challenges into opportunities
• Play To Win.

What we Like about you:

• Experience with commercial fire alarm systems and life safety technologies.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), and applicable state and local codes.
• Experience with leading manufacturers such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Edwards/EST, Siemens, Bosch, Lenel, Avigilon, or similar platforms.
• NICET certification (Fire Alarm Systems) or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
• Manufacturer certifications and/or low-voltage licensing where applicable.
• Experience performing system programming, startup, and commissioning activities.

Physical Activities/Demands:

• Able to safely work at heights on ladders and aerial lifts
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time and complete overhead work for long periods of time.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license in the state of which you are applying and have the ability to meet our company driving standards.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Pay Transparency Statement

The base pay range for this role is $25.72 - $40.25 hourly, with overtime available. Note that wage may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base wage as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Minuteman Security & Life Safety is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Minuteman Security & Life Safety provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Minuteman Security & Life Safety takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Drug-Free Workplace Statement

Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, that offers a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.