Job Ref: # 2678299
Date Posted: 12/15/2025
City, State: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Description
Fire Alarm Technicians play a critical role in commissioning, testing, and ensuring optimal performance of commercial fire safety systems. This position is responsible for loading and modifying software programs, verifying system functionality, and ensuring all systems meet code and customer requirements. Systems include fire alarm, mass notification, detectors, and field peripherals.
Technicians collaborate with multiple trades to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Senior and Lead-level technicians also serve as mentors, providing on-the-job training to less experienced team members and supporting the development of technical expertise across the team.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• 3+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems (Senior level)
• 5+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems (Lead level)
• Ability to differentiate wire types and colors
• Proficiency using hand tools, laptop, smartphone, tablet, and email
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Availability for on-call rotation
• Valid driver’s license with limited violations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• 5+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems (Lead level)
• Ability to differentiate wire types and colors
• Proficiency using hand tools, laptop, smartphone, tablet, and email
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Availability for on-call rotation
• Valid driver’s license with limited violations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Requirements
• Participate in operational testing, verification, and acceptance of fire alarm systems
• Conduct final inspections, testing, and support customer and AHJ acceptance
• Assist with customer training on system operation and maintenance
• Prepare and provide system documentation and as-built drawings
• Identify code issues and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with other trades to support project scheduling and start-up activities
• Follow all local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior technicians
• Conduct final inspections, testing, and support customer and AHJ acceptance
• Assist with customer training on system operation and maintenance
• Prepare and provide system documentation and as-built drawings
• Identify code issues and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with other trades to support project scheduling and start-up activities
• Follow all local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior technicians
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
• High school diploma or state-recognized GED
• Associate degree in electronics or related field
• 7+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 1 or higher
• Ability to read and interpret design, construction, and system documentation
• Associate degree in electronics or related field
• 7+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining commercial fire alarm systems
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 1 or higher
• Ability to read and interpret design, construction, and system documentation
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement options, PTO, and training/certification support
Travel: Local/regional travel to job sites as required
Company Description
The Company delivers advanced fire safety and life safety solutions, supporting commercial customers with reliable, code-compliant systems designed to protect people, property, and operations.
Why The Company?
This is an opportunity to join a team that values technical excellence, safety, and professional growth. The Company invests in training, certification, and career development while fostering a collaborative environment where experienced technicians mentor the next generation and make a meaningful impact on critical life safety projects.
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