Fire Alarm Technician - Life Safety Systems
LEAMS Education
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Job summary
LEAMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an entry-level Fire Alarm Technician to support life safety systems across school facilities. You will work under senior technicians on installation, testing, and preventive maintenance of fire alarm and emergency exit systems.
Fresh graduates with ITI or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics are invited to apply. Role involves hands-on maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-site service with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in a dynamic
Qualifications
- ITI certificate or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics is required.
- Freshers with 0–2 years experience are encouraged to apply.
- Good understanding of electrical/electronic systems is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems.
- Support corrective maintenance when faults are reported.
- Participate in Planned Preventive Maintenance activities.
- Inspect fire alarm panels, detectors, sounders, modules, and interfaces.
- Assist with maintenance of emergency exit systems and life safety equipment.
- Attend service calls with the technical team.
- Help diagnose faults and rectify issues under supervision.
- Support installation of new devices and system components.
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Job description
Role: Fire Alarm Technician - Life Safety Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Security and Investigations
Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair
Experience: 0-2 years; freshers may apply
Job Type: Full-time
The Fire Alarm Technician - Life Safety Systems opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Security and Investigations industry is suitable for entry-level technicians and fresh graduates seeking practical experience in fire alarm, emergency exit, and life safety systems. The role supports preventive maintenance, fault rectification, installation, testing, commissioning, and service activities under the supervision of experienced technicians.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Security and Investigations
Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair
Salary: 2500-4500
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
This entry-level technical position provides hands‑on exposure to fire detection and life safety systems used across commercial, residential, and industrial facilities. The technician will work alongside senior team members to understand system components, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting methods, testing requirements, and safe working practices. The role is particularly suitable for ITI or Diploma holders in Electrical, Electronics, or a related technical discipline who want to build a long-term career in fire protection and life safety services. Candidates with no previous professional experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong technical interest, discipline, and willingness to learn.
- Assist senior technicians with preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems.
- Support corrective maintenance activities when faults or system issues are reported.
- Participate in scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance activities.
- Help inspect fire alarm panels, detectors, sounders, modules, interfaces, and related field devices.
- Assist with maintenance of emergency exit systems and associated life safety equipment.
- Attend service calls with the technical team.
- Support fault diagnosis and rectification under supervision.
- Help identify basic electrical or electronic faults affecting fire alarm system performance.
- Assist with checking cabling, terminations, connections, and device functionality.
- Support troubleshooting of system alarms, faults, and communication issues.
- Participate in installation of new fire alarm devices and system components.
- Assist with cable routing, device mounting, termination, and labeling where assigned.
- Support testing of newly installed equipment before handover.
- Assist senior technicians during fire alarm system commissioning activities.
- Follow approved technical procedures during installation and maintenance work.
- Use hand tools, electrical tools, and testing equipment responsibly.
- Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
- Follow site safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Ensure work areas remain organized and free from unnecessary hazards.
- Observe senior technicians and develop practical troubleshooting skills.
- Learn the operating principles of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
- Develop familiarity with emergency exit and related life safety equipment.
- Follow maintenance schedules and assigned work instructions.
- Report identified faults or unusual system conditions to senior technical personnel.
- Assist in documenting maintenance and service activities.
- Support completion of service reports and basic technical records where required.
- Help verify system functionality after maintenance or repair work.
- Work collaboratively with technicians, supervisors, and site representatives.
- Communicate professionally during customer‑site visits.
- Follow company procedures for equipment handling and site access.
- Maintain punctuality and readiness for scheduled field assignments.
- Support emergency or urgent service activities when assigned.
- Remain physically capable of performing site‑based technical duties.
- Develop technical knowledge through practical training and supervised work.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward learning new fire and life safety technologies.
- Comply with all applicable workplace health and safety requirements.
Applicants should hold an ITI certificate or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or a closely related technical field. Candidates with 0-2 years of relevant experience are eligible, and freshers are encouraged to apply. Basic understanding of electrical or electronic systems is required. Previous exposure to fire alarm systems, emergency exit systems, low‑current systems, or building safety equipment would be beneficial but is not mandatory for entry‑level applicants.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a career within fire alarm and life safety systems. Applicants must be willing to work on‑site and undertake practical installation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting activities. Physical fitness appropriate for field‑based technical work is required. Good communication, teamwork, discipline, and willingness to learn from senior technicians are important for success in the position.
- Fire alarm systems
- Life safety systems
- Emergency exit systems
- Electrical systems
- Electronic systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Planned Preventive Maintenance
- PPM
- Fire alarm troubleshooting
- Fault rectification
- Fire alarm installation
- System testing
- Fire alarm commissioning
- Electrical fault finding
- Cable termination
- Device installation
- Fire alarm panels
- Detectors
- Sounders
- Modules
- Low‑current systems
- ELV systems
- Hand tools
- Electrical testing tools
- Technical maintenance
- Service calls
- Site safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Technical reporting
- Teamwork
- Field service
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical learning
This position offers a practical entry point into Dubai 's fire protection and life safety sector for candidates beginning their technical careers. Freshers can gain supervised field experience while learning installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning practices from experienced technicians. The experience developed in this role can support progression into Fire Alarm Technician, Senior Technician, ELV Technician, Fire and Life Safety Specialist, or related maintenance and commissioning positions as technical knowledge and field competence grow.
LEAMS Education operates a network of schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, supported by facilities and operational teams responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant learning environments. Technical and maintenance functions contribute to the effective operation of school premises and essential building safety systems.
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