Alarm Technician

Manatal; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Life insurance, AD&D, long-term-dis

Paid vacation time and holidays

Teladoc, TriaHealth, legal and ID-thef

Company-matched 401(k) and IRA

Hotel and food per diem for travel

Travel time and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Manatal is seeking experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work on fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems in large commercial sites. This full-time role involves daytime hours with regional travel (2–4 weeks per trip) in a company vehicle after orientation.

Travel provides hotel and per diem support during overnight assignments. Ideal candidates possess dependable, self-driven performance, problem-solving in the field, and a commitment to accurate, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• Blueprints and technical documents familiarity.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and life-safety compliance.
• Willingness to travel regionally for 2–4 weeks at a time.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes.
• Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics, device replacements, and wiring corrections.
• Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems.
• Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6, composite).
• Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors.
• Keep accurate documentation of service calls, installations, and work performed.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Intrusion systems

Access control systems

Blueprints & diagrams

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Education

Low-voltage alarm license

Tools

Silent Knight

Fire-Lite

Notifier

Bosch

DSC

Honeywell

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work involving fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems, with a focus on fire alarm and intrusion installation on large commercial sites. This full-time role is primarily daytime work with regional travel of 2-4 weeks at a time in a company vehicle after orientation. Hotel and food per diem are provided while traveling. Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who can work independently, solve problems in the field, and take pride in completing jobs with accuracy and attention to detail.

We provide long-term employment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems across large commercial environments, with a focus on fire alarm and intrusion device and cabling installation.
• Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes.
• Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics, device replacements, and wiring corrections.
• Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems.
• Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6, composite).
• Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors.
• Keep accurate documentation of service calls, installations, and work performed.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses (fire/burg/intrusion/security) where applicable.
• Knowledge of panels such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell, etc.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Comfortable with regional travel of 2-4 weeks at a time in a company vehicle, with daytime work schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Must have PPE, basic hand tools, and either a company or reliable personal vehicle.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (past 3 years).
• Boom/scissor lift and confined space certifications are a plus.

Benefits Package Includes:

• $25-$45 hourly rate, dependent on experience and certifications.
• Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid vacation time and holidays.
• Additional benefits including Teladoc, TriaHealth, and services for legal and identity theft protection.
• Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans.
• Hotel and food per diem provided for overnight travel.
• Reimbursement for travel time and mileage when using a personal vehicle.