Senior Fire Alarm Technician / Foreman

Lead Fire Alarm Foreman | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Ready to lead a skilled team on a complex, mission-critical project at one of the nation's busiest airports?

We're looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Foreman who thrives in the field, enjoys solving technical challenges, and takes pride in building and mentoring high-performing crews. This is more than a foreman position. It's an opportunity to lead ongoing fire alarm modernization and retrofit work at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, overseeing critical life-safety systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you're a hands-on leader with strong fire alarm experience and a passion for quality, safety, and teamwork, we want to hear from you.

As the lead foreman, you'll oversee a crew of approximately 6-8 technicians while remaining actively involved in the installation, troubleshooting, and modernization of commercial fire alarm systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring fire alarm technicians and installers
• Managing daily manpower, materials, and project execution
• Coordinating work within an active airport environment
• Overseeing device replacements, retrofits, upgrades, and repairs
• Troubleshooting live commercial fire alarm systems
• Directing conduit installation, wire pulls, terminations, and related electrical work
• Managing schedules, documentation, as-builts, redlines, and daily reports
• Communicating with project management, airport personnel, and client stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and project specifications
• Keeping projects on schedule while maintaining exceptional quality standards

We're looking for a proven field leader who can balance technical expertise with strong people leadership.

Required Experience:

• Foreman or lead technician experience managing field crews
• Commercial fire alarm installation, retrofit, service, and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with major fire alarm platforms such as Honeywell, Notifier, Siemens, Edwards/EST, Simplex, FCI
• Strong troubleshooting skills in occupied commercial environments
• Commercial electrical experience including conduit and wiring
• Blueprint reading and field documentation experience
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET Level II Fire Alarm Certification
• NICET Level I with progression toward Level II
• CSA II Certification
• Airport, healthcare, data center, or secure-facility experience
• Honeywell fire alarm platform experience
• Experience working on active retrofit and modernization projects

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

Direct-hire leadership role

High-profile airport project with long-term work

Night-shift foreman premium earning potential

Monthly vehicle allowance

401(k) match and comprehensive benefits

Family-owned contractor with excellent employee retention

Path for long-term field leadership growth

No pressure to move into project management to advance your career

Join a company that values experienced field leaders and rewards individuals who want to stay close to the work they love.

Work Schedule:

• Primarily night shift
• Typical schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Generally Monday night through Friday morning
• Flexibility required based on airport operations and construction access windows

Work Environment:

You'll be working inside Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, supporting critical life-safety infrastructure in an active, secure environment. Every shift presents new challenges as you coordinate with airport personnel, contractors, and operations teams to complete work safely and efficiently while keeping systems running.

This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a project that millions of travelers rely on every year.

Apply Today:

If you're a fire alarm leader who enjoys solving problems, developing crews, and taking ownership of complex projects, we'd love to connect with you.

Lead the team. Protect the mission. Build something that matters.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $79040.00 - $83200.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; low-cost/base medical option; 401(k) with company match; PTO; six paid holidays; life and disability coverage; supplemental insurance options; EAP/employee support services; wellness benefits; pet insurance; and legal/identity-theft protection.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.