Fire Alarm Field Technician I | On-Call & Growth Opportunities

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance including Notif

Critical Illness

Hospitalization & Accident

Job summary

Century Fire Protection LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a full‑time Fire Alarm Technician. Responsible for inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm and life safety systems in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes.

This field role requires accurate reporting and strong customer communication. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in fire alarm service, a high school diploma, and NICET certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred or required based on state.
• 1–3 years of experience servicing fire alarm or life safety systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on fire alarm and life safety systems per NFPA standards and local codes.
• Diagnose system issues and complete timely repairs.
• Program, configure, and verify fire alarm control panels and related devices.
• Complete service reports and documentation including compliance forms.
• Maintain records of work, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Communicate with customers regarding system status and code compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, service coordinators, and inspectors as needed.
• Ensure tools, test equipment, and vehicles are properly maintained.
• Follow safety policies and site regulations.
• Stay current with industry codes and certification requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency service response.

Skills

Customer communication

Field service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

Notifier panels

Fire alarm testing equipment

Job description

Century Fire Protection LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a full‑time Fire Alarm Technician. Responsible for inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm and life safety systems in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes.

This field role requires accurate reporting and strong customer communication. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in fire alarm service, a high school diploma, and NICET certification preferred.