Field Fire Alarm Technician - On-Site with Benefits

Captivate, LLC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Job summary

Captivate, LLC in Altoona, PA is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to install, wire, and test fire alarm systems, read blueprints, and coordinate with the local fire department. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring hands-on field work and near-daily ladder use.

The ideal candidate will have construction-site experience, be technically inclined, and capable of troubleshooting complex systems with attention to codes and safety standards. On-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years field experience on construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and pull cabling.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire fire alarm systems – panels, detectors, pull stations, and notification devices.
• Test and inspect systems for code compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and floor plans.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of devices and system malfunctions.
• Coordinate with local fire department to avoid unnecessary responses during testing.
• Recommend upgrades/repairs when necessary.
• Respond to and resolve tickets via phone and email; train clients on system use.

Skills

Field experience

Construction sites

Ladder climbing

Read blueprints

Tools proficiency

Problem solving

Education

NICET certification

Job description

Captivate, LLC in Altoona, PA is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to install, wire, and test fire alarm systems, read blueprints, and coordinate with the local fire department. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring hands-on field work and near-daily ladder use.

The ideal candidate will have construction-site experience, be technically inclined, and capable of troubleshooting complex systems with attention to codes and safety standards. On-call rotation may be required.