Fire Alarm Technician

Job Position: Fire Alarm Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX 78249

Pay Rate: $22.00-35.00/hr

Description: Experienced Fire Alarm Technicians Wanted - San Antonio Commercial Projects | Advanced Systems Experience Required

Are you an experienced Commercial Fire Alarm Technician who can do more than just pull wire? We are looking for highly skilled Level I - Level III Fire Alarm Technicians in the San Antonio market to support major commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, industrial, and government-sector projects. If you know fire alarm systems inside and out - from installation and programming to diagnostics, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, and re-certifications - this opportunity is built for you.

This is a chance to work with one of TradeSTAR's premier low-voltage clients supporting complex commercial fire alarm systems throughout the San Antonio area. We are seeking technicians who can read prints, lead installations, troubleshoot live systems, and work confidently across multiple manufacturer platforms.

What You'll Do

As an experienced Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, service, inspection, programming support, and commissioning of commercial fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, local AHJ requirements, and manufacturer specifications.

You will:

Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Class A, Class B, NAC, SLC, IDC, and signaling circuits
Perform advanced troubleshooting for:
Ground faults
Open circuits
Short circuits
Device communication failures
False alarms
Panel trouble conditions
Install and service:
Smoke detectors
Heat detectors
Duct detectors
Beam detectors
Aspirating smoke detection systems
Pull stations
Horn/strobes
Voice evacuation systems
Remote annunciators
Elevator recall interfaces
Fire pump monitoring
Sprinkler monitoring devices
Tamper and flow switches
Releasing systems
Interpret and redline:
Blueprints
Riser diagrams
Device layouts
Sequence of operations

We want technicians with hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, programming support, inspecting, or commissioning commercial systems from as many manufacturers as possible, including:

Notifier
Simplex / SimplexGrinnell
Edwards / EST
Siemens / Cerberus PRO
Honeywell Fire-Lite
Silent Knight
Gamewell-FCI
Farenhyt
Bosch
Autocall
VESDA / Xtralis
Kidde / Kidde-Fenwal
Fike
NAPCO
DSC
DMP
Altronix
Honeywell Commercial
Johnson Controls
Tyco Integrated Fire & Security
NICET-preferred environments
Integrated systems involving Access Control, BMS, Mass Notification, Smoke Control, and Emergency Communications
What We're Looking For

You're likely a fit if you have:

1-8+ years of commercial fire alarm experience
Texas FAL preferred (strongly preferred for higher-level roles)
Working knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, and local fire codes

At TradeSTAR, we work hard to connect skilled tradespeople with companies that respect your experience and keep you working on meaningful commercial projects. Whether you're looking to sharpen your technical skills, lead crews, or move into inspections, programming, or project leadership - we help open those doors.

Benefits may include:

Competitive pay based on experience ($22-$35+ per hour DOE)
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
401(k)
Paid holidays
Long-term career opportunities
Access to top commercial contractors across Texas

Apply today and put your fire alarm expertise to work on major commercial projects in San Antonio. Skilled technicians are in demand now.

TradeSTAR - San Antonio
12770 Cimarron Path, Suite 116
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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