Alarm Technician

About the job Alarm Technician


We are currently seeking experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work involving fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems. This full-time role includes travel within a 4-6 hour radius of your home base. Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who can work independently, solve problems in the field, and take pride in completing jobs with accuracy and attention to detail.

We provide long-term employment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across commercial environments.
• Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes.
• Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics, device replacements, and wiring corrections.
• Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems.
• Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6, composite).
• Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors.
• Keep accurate documentation of service calls, installations, and work performed.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses (fire/burg/intrusion/security) where applicable.
• Knowledge of panels such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell, etc.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Comfortable with travel, occasional overnight stays, and varied schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Must have PPE, basic hand tools, and either a company or reliable personal vehicle.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (past 3 years).
• Boom/scissor lift and confined space certifications are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25-$45 hourly rate, dependent on experience and certifications.
• Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid vacation time and holidays.
• Additional benefits include Teladoc, TriaHealth, and services for legal and identity theft protection.
• Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans.
• Per-diem allowances for overnight travel.
• Reimbursement for travel time and mileage when using a personal vehicle.

About the Company:
This is a long-established, family-owned provider of nationwide technology and infrastructure solutions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a commitment to high-quality service delivery, this team supports commercial and industrial clients in areas including electrical, data, security, communications, and automation systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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