Fire Alarm Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout the RoleWe are a licensed fire and life safety contractor (C-10 / C-16) serving commercial, industrial, multi-family, and public works clients across Southern California. We install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems — and we do it the right way, with clean documentation and no shortcuts.We're looking for a Fire Alarm Technician who can work independently in the field, troubleshoot systems others have given up on, and represent us well in front of building owners, property managers, and AHJs.What You'll DoPerform inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, Title 19, and the California Fire CodeTroubleshoot and repair troubles, ground faults, supervisory conditions, and nuisance alarmsInstall and terminate initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, and associated wiringProgram and configure addressable panels; perform point-to-point verificationSupport fire alarm acceptance testing and coordinate with AHJs, general contractors, and other tradesComplete accurate service reports, inspection reports, and deficiency documentation in the field, same dayCommunicate deficiencies and repair recommendations clearly to customersParticipate in a paid on-call rotation for emergency service (shared across the team)What You BringRequired2+ years of hands-on fire alarm experience (inspection, service, or installation)Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and California Title 19 requirementsAbility to read and interpret plans, riser diagrams, and point-to-point wiring drawingsValid California driver's license and an insurable driving recordComfortable working at heights, on ladders and lifts, and in occupied buildingsAble to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screenProfessional, presentable, and reliable — you'll be in customer buildings every dayPreferredNICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm SystemsExperience with Mircom, Notifier, Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Simplex, EST, Potter, or Honeywell platformsBilingual English/SpanishCompensation & BenefitsBase pay: $30.00 – $38.00/hour, set by experience and certification level. NICET-certified technicians start in the upper half of the range.Monthly benefits stipend of $500, paid on your regular paycheck after 90 days — use it toward health, dental, vision, or wherever you need it. No plan you didn't choose.Paid training, and we cover NICET exam fees and study materialsWhy Work HereWe pay for the training that moves your career forward — NICET exam fees and study materials, manufacturer courses, and factory training on the panels we actually service.