Fire Alarm Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Fire Alarm Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable fire alarm technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will install fire alarm panels, devices and wiring, program control panels and communicators and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm panels, devices and wiring
• Program control panels and communicators
• Test and inspect systems to code
• Troubleshoot faults and ground problems
• Install security, access control and cameras
• Document inspections and repairs
• Coordinate with inspectors and building owners
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of low-voltage wiring and fire alarm panel programming
• Attention to detail and customer service
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Levels I–IV)
• State fire alarm or low-voltage license
• ESA Certified Alarm Technician
• Experience with multimeters

Skills

• NFPA 72 testing
• Troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading
• Security and access control systems
• Problem solving
• Reliability

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, homes and construction sites. They climb ladders and lifts, work in ceilings and attics and drive between sites. Most work full-time days, with some nights or weekends for testing in occupied buildings and on-call emergency service.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.