Fire Alarm Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Fire Alarm Systems Expert – Lead Life Safety Installations for Commercial , Multi Family Residential and Retail Projects

Job Overview:

• Company: Empire Electric Maintenance

• Salary/Pay Rate: $34-40+ per hour + Performance Bonus.

• Location: Long Island, NY and surrounding regions

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Schedule : Monday - Friday.

• Project Scope : Residential & Commercial Fire Alarm

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications : Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a technical expert in life-safety systems, ensuring the seamless installation and maintenance of critical fire alarm infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile residential, commercial, and multi-family projects where your technical precision directly protects lives and property.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Execute the installation and programming of fire alarm control panels and field devices.

• Perform comprehensive testing and commissioning of systems to ensure full code compliance.

• Diagnose and repair complex circuit faults and hardware issues across diverse system types.

• Interpret electrical blueprints and fire safety schematics to route wiring efficiently.

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to guarantee system reliability.

• Document technical findings and test results accurately for project compliance records.

• Maintain a high standard of site safety while interacting professionally with clients.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in fire alarm system installation.

• Proficiency with power tools, diagnostic equipment, and multi-meters.

• Valid driver's license and a history of safe vehicle operation.

• Strong understanding of NEC and local fire codes.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• NICET Level I or II certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

• Experience with specialized commercial control systems and government-sector projects.

• Completion of a formal electrical or fire alarm apprenticeship program.

• New York State Fire Alarm installer license is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekly Pay Cycle.

• Competitive Year-End Bonus.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Paid Training and Professional Certifications.

• Tool Replacement Program.

• Company Uniforms Provided.

• Retirement Savings Plan.

About Us : Empire Electric Maintenance is a dynamic electrical contractor known for delivering precision and professionalism across Long Island. We provide a people-first culture that invests in your development, rewards your initiative, and supports your long-term career growth.

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Empire Electric Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.