Fire Alarm Technician

Mission-Critical Fire Alarm Technician

Shambaugh & Son is looking for a mission-critical fire alarm technician who installs, tests, and maintains high-reliability life safety systems in sensitive environments like data centers, hospitals, and communication hubs where any system failure or accidental discharge causes catastrophic operational downtime.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• System Installation: Install complex low-voltage wiring, control panels, and detection devices according to strict engineering blueprints.
• Commissioning & Testing: Perform comprehensive point-to-point testing and verification of integrated fire alarm and special hazard suppression systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine diagnostic checks and battery load tests to prevent unexpected system failures.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose ground faults, wiring anomalies, and communication errors swiftly using specialized multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Compliance Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of testing results, system changes, and NFPA-mandated inspection reports.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with data center engineers, project managers, and safety officers to execute work during scheduled maintenance windows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Code Knowledge: Deep understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code). NICET Certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or commercial fire alarm experience, preferably in industrial or mission-critical settings.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming major manufacturer platforms.
• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs. Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working in ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Attendance: Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Benefits

We are committed to providing Shambaugh & Son employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company contribution, disability coverage, critical illness coverage, and accident insurance.

Employees also have access to a variety of company-provided resources at no cost that support work, life, and family responsibilities, including mental health, wellness, finance, and legal services. Education benefits for employees include Tuition Reimbursement and College Coach to assist with educational decisions.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Other incentives are available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.