Experienced Telecommunications Technicians

Tradestar-Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeSTAR, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking experienced, licensed Fire Alarm Technicians, Service Technicians, and Lead Fire Alarm Technicians for opportunities with leading commercial fire alarm and life safety contractors in Texas.

Location: Austin, TX & Surrounding Areas. Pay rate: $26.00-$35.00/hr. Experience with multiple platforms and manufacturer programming software is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Commercial Fire Alarm Installation
• Installing and terminating conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Installing smoke, heat, duct detectors and pull stations
• Wiring NACs and SLCs

Responsibilities

• Leading installation and service on commercial projects
• Coordinating manpower, materials, and field activities
• Reviewing fire alarm plans, specs, and device layouts
• Planning cable pathways, panel locations, and installation sequences
• Performing advanced system troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Mentoring junior technicians and maintaining installation quality
• Coordinating with general contractors and other trades
• Communicating with project managers and customer representatives
• Managing punch lists and system closeout
• Participating in final commissioning and customer training

Skills

Fire alarm install

NAC & SLC wiring

Detector installation

Panel installation

Troubleshooting faults

Commissioning testing

Project coordination

Mentoring technicians

Education

NICET Fire Alarm Levels I-IV

Texas FAL License

NFPA knowledge

Tools

NOTIFIER ONYX

EST3/EST4

Siemens Cerberus

Honeywell Fire-Lite

Siemens Desigo

JCI Simplex 4100/4010

Job description

Experienced Fire Alarm Technicians

Pay Rate: $26.00-$35.00/hr

Location: Austin, TX & Surrounding Areas

TradeSTAR Austin is seeking experienced, licensed Fire Alarm Technicians, Service Technicians, and Lead Fire Alarm Technicians for opportunities with leading commercial fire alarm and life safety contractors in Texas!

FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Commercial Fire Alarm Installation
• Installing and terminating conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Installing smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobes
• Wiring notification appliance circuits (NACs) and signaling line circuits (SLCs)
• Installing monitor modules, control modules, isolators, and remote annunciators
• Installing fire alarm control panels (FACPs), power supplies, and battery backup systems
• Pulling and terminating FPL, FPLR, FPLP, and other approved fire alarm cable
• Installing conduit, junction boxes, cable supports, and device backboxes
• Reading fire alarm blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and device layouts

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE

• Diagnosing ground faults, open circuits, shorts, and intermittent system troubles
• Troubleshooting SLC communication failures, NAC faults, and device addressing issues
• Diagnosing control panel faults, power supply issues, and battery failures
• Troubleshooting addressable devices, communication modules, and networked panels
• Performing system repairs, device replacements, and corrective maintenance
• Using digital multimeters and manufacturer diagnostic software
• Troubleshooting fire alarm monitoring and communication equipment
• Servicing systems in occupied commercial buildings and active facilities

FIRE ALARM TESTING, INSPECTIONS & COMMISSIONING

• Performing fire alarm inspections and testing in accordance with applicable NFPA 72 requirements
• Conducting device testing, sensitivity testing, and functional verification
• Testing notification appliances, initiating devices, and control functions
• Performing battery testing, voltage-drop verification, and circuit testing
• Testing elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, duct detection, and other system interfaces
• Supporting fire sprinkler supervisory and waterflow device testing
• Conducting acceptance testing and assisting with AHJ inspections
• Completing inspection reports, deficiency documentation, and test records
• Supporting final commissioning, system turnover, and customer training

MANUFACTURER & SYSTEM EXPERIENCE

• NOTIFIER – ONYX Series, NFS2-3030, NFS-320
• Edwards / EST – EST3, EST4, iO Series
• Johnson Controls / Simplex – 4100ES, 4010ES
• Siemens – Cerberus PRO, Desigo Fire Safety
• Honeywell / Fire-Lite – ES Series, MS Series
• Gamewell-FCI – E3 Series, S3 Series
• Silent Knight – 6000 Series
• Bosch – FPA Series
• Potter – IPA Series

Experience with multiple platforms, manufacturer programming software, proprietary systems, or networked fire alarm systems is a strong advantage.

Candidates are not expected to have experience with every manufacturer listed.

LEAD FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE

• Leading installation and service crews on commercial projects
• Coordinating manpower, materials, and daily field activities
• Reviewing fire alarm plans, specifications, and device layouts
• Planning cable pathways, panel locations, and installation sequences
• Performing advanced system troubleshooting and technical problem-solving
• Supervising panel terminations, device installation, and system testing
• Coordinating with general contractors, electrical contractors, and other trades
• Communicating with project managers, inspectors, and customer representatives
• Managing punch lists, project documentation, and system closeout
• Mentoring junior technicians and maintaining installation quality

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & LICENSING

• Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL) or other applicable TDI/SFMO fire alarm licensing or registration
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I, II, III, or IV
• NICET Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems certification
• NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
• Understanding of Texas fire alarm regulations and AHJ requirements
• Manufacturer certifications and factory training
• Experience with fire alarm system programming and commissioning
• Understanding of AC/DC circuits, Ohm's Law, voltage drop, and electrical troubleshooting
• Current Texas licensing or registration appropriate to the assigned work is required. NICET and manufacturer certifications are highly valued.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
• Data Centers & Technology Campuses
• Commercial High-Rise Buildings
• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Schools & University Campuses
• Hotels & Hospitality Facilities
• Corporate Offices & Commercial Campuses
• Large Commercial New Construction
• Occupied Facilities Requiring Inspections, Service & System Upgrades

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Austin, TX & Surrounding Areas
• Positions: Fire Alarm Technician / Licensed Fire Alarm Technician / Lead Fire Alarm Technician
• Experience: Experienced Level II & III / Senior-Level Technicians
• Industry: Commercial Fire Alarm & Life Safety
• Specialties: Installation, Service, Programming, Testing, Inspections & Commissioning
• Opportunities: Leading Commercial Fire Alarm Contractors in Texas