Fire Alarm Technician Programmer

NY Fire Detection & Service is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, system programming, and new-system checkouts throughout NYC and Long Island. This is a Tier 4 position for a technician who can independently diagnose complex system problems and bring newly installed commercial fire alarm systems through programming, functional testing, and final checkout. About the Role NY Fire Detection & Service is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting, system programming, and new-system checkouts throughout NYC and Long Island. This is a Tier 4 position for a technician who can independently diagnose complex system problems and bring newly installed commercial fire alarm systems through programming, functional testing, and final checkout. Responsibilities Diagnose and resolve complex fire alarm system, circuit, network, and programming issues. Program control panels, devices, sequences of operation, and system interfaces. Perform new-system checkouts and verify installations against approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. Test initiating devices, notification appliances, control functions, and building-system interfaces. Identify installation deficiencies and provide clear corrective direction to electricians and project teams. Support system startups, acceptance testing, and AHJ inspections. Review programming documentation, device lists, testing records, and checkout results for accuracy. Coordinate technical requirements with Project Management, Engineering, customers, electricians, and inspectors. Document completed work, unresolved deficiencies, and recommended next steps. Provide technical support and field guidance to junior technicians when required. Qualifications 5+ years of recent commercial fire alarm service, programming, installation, and checkout experience. Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex conventional, addressable, and networked fire alarm systems. Experience programming fire alarm control panels and completing new-system startups and checkouts. Ability to interpret fire alarm drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, specifications, and sequence-of-operations documentation. Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable NYC fire alarm requirements. FDNY S-98 Certificate of Fitness required. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Strong documentation, communication, and customer-facing skills. NICET Level II or higher, preferred. EST/Edwards factory training and programming experience strongly preferred. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on technical capability and experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending benefits Company vehicle Paid time off and paid holidays Ongoing manufacturer training and certification support Advancement opportunities within a growing fire alarm and life-safety organization #J-18808-Ljbffr