Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Lead Fire Alarm Technician About the Company Elite Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses in the Columbus and Cincinnati regions of Ohio for more than 30 years. With locations in Columbus and Blanchester, Elite Fire delivers end‑to‑end services including inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, emergency and exit lighting, backflow prevention, and commercial kitchen and hood suppression systems. Known for its service‑driven culture, clear communication, and 24/7 emergency support, Elite Fire helps customers stay safe, compliant, and inspection‑ready. Learn more at About the Opportunity Elite Fire is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician with special hazards, FM200 preferably with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a NICET certification would be a plus. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation. Job Duties Testing and Inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings. Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance. Fire Alarm System testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards. Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reports A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required. Three years of licensed driving experience is required. Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire alarm systems. Must have knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts. Able to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Well organized and able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed. Compensation Pay is hourly and is negotiable dependent on candidate experience Any hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls Paid 8 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays Qualifications Valid Driver's License with 3 or less points is required. Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience is required. Advance knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required. NICET certification preferred, but not required. Minimum of 2 years hands on experience. Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required (FM200 and Halon). Functional knowledge to test and service the following fire alarm brands: Simplex, Notifier and Fire-Lite. Ability to be available on-call when scheduled. Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.. Ability to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary. Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work. Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed. Benefits 401K with a company match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Long Term Disability Company paid Life and AD&D insurance Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care Aflac Vacation and Personal time Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement *Elite Fire Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.

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