Fire Alarm Systems Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2873625
Date Posted: 12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Description
Go to end ⇓Fire Alarm Technicians play a crucial role in commissioning, testing, and maintaining fire safety systems to ensure optimal performance and code compliance. This position involves loading software, implementing system modifications, and supporting a wide range of fire safety components, including fire alarms, mass notification systems, detectors, and field peripherals. Technicians collaborate with multiple trades to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to customer expectations. In addition, this role includes mentoring and on-the-job training of less experienced technicians to support team growth and development.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• Ability to perform operational testing, verification, and system acceptance
• Experience conducting final inspections and supporting customer and AHJ acceptance
• Ability to identify code compliance and non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions
• Willingness and ability to differentiate wire types and colors
• Ability to use hand tools, laptop, smartphone, tablet, and email
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 1 within 12 months of employment
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license with limited violations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• Associate degree in electronics or a related field
• 3+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems
• NICET Level 1 or higher certification
• Ability to read and understand design and construction documents
Benefits: Health and wellness benefits, paid time off, holidays, training and development
Company Description
Why Company Name?
• Strong commitment to training, mentorship, and career growth
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and professional development

























