EST-4 Fire Alarm Programmer | Growth in Fire Safety & MEP

Ampam Parks Mechanical Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAM Parks Mechanical Inc. in the San Diego area seeks an EST-4 Fire Alarm Programmer to support fire alarm systems for large commercial projects.

You will program, test, troubleshoot, and validate EST-4 configurations, review drawings, and ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and local codes while coordinating with field technicians and project teams. This full-time role requires NICET certification, strong problem-solving, and ability to travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Experience programming Edwards EST-4 fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshooting EST-4 systems including ground faults, comm issues, device issues, network issues, and programming conflicts.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification; NICET II or higher preferred.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage communication systems and fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Program EST-4 fire alarm systems for start-ups, tenant improvements, changes, service work, and closeout.
• Manage EST-4 files: download, upload, backup, maintain.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure programming matches design.
• Troubleshoot and repair EST-4 systems on site.
• Support system commissioning, pre-testing, and acceptance testing.
• Inspect, test, and install fire alarm systems per codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate with field technicians on device addressing, labeling, and network communications.
• Test initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules, and power supplies.
• Test system interfaces (elevator recall, access control interfaces, etc.).
• Participate in inspections and acceptance testing with authorities and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation: programming files, test reports, deficiency lists, as-built notes.

Skills

EST-4 programming

EST-4 troubleshooting

NICET Fire Alarm Systems

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & problem solving

Tools

Programming software

Job description

AMPAM Parks Mechanical Inc. in the San Diego area seeks an EST-4 Fire Alarm Programmer to support fire alarm systems for large commercial projects.

You will program, test, troubleshoot, and validate EST-4 configurations, review drawings, and ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and local codes while coordinating with field technicians and project teams. This full-time role requires NICET certification, strong problem-solving, and ability to travel to job sites.