Fire Alarm Technician

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in Stewart Richey! Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by our HR Department.

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Fire Alarm Technician, you will be responsible for performing fire protection service, inspection, and maintenance work independently while leading and supporting field personnel. This is a senior field leadership role, and the Alarm Technician oversees daily job activities, operates a service vehicle, coordinates work assignments, and maintains strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with safety standards, codes, and company policies. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform fire protection service, inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance work independently.
• Lead and coordinate daily field activities for assigned fire protection jobs.
• Operate and maintain a company service vehicle and ensure proper use of tools and equipment.
• Supervise and support laborers and apprentices.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with applicable fire codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Communicate professionally with customers, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships through effective communication and customer service.
• Review work quality and ensure accurate completion of required service documentation.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, material coordination, and jobsite organization.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to field personnel.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values and service expectations.

Position Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in fire protection systems, fire alarms, or related service work.
• Demonstrated ability to perform fire protection work independently and manage a service vehicle.
• Level II NICET certification required or valid fire protection inspector's license.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, or reaching for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Work may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling tools or materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Work may require climbing ladders, working at elevated heights, or accessing confined or restricted spaces.
• Work may involve exposure to indoor and outdoor environments, varying temperatures, noise, dust, and mechanical equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stewart Richey provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.