Fire Alarm Install Technician

Oliver Fire Protection & Security; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is seeking a hands-on Lead Fire Alarm Technician to join our Alarm Division. You will lead installations, service, repair, programming, and routine maintenance of fire alarm systems, ensuring work meets codes, project specs, and safety standards.

This is a lead role for an experienced installer comfortable with basic system programming. You will provide on-site direction, mentor junior technicians, and communicate progress and issues to project leadership while

Qualifications

• At least three years of fire alarm installation experience.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm installation methods, materials, wiring, devices, and applicable codes.
• Basic experience programming fire alarm panels; brand-specific programming experience is not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot fire alarm circuits and complete service and repair work.
• Valid driver's license and basic computer skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to provide direction and support to other technicians in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform fire alarm system installations in accordance with plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable fire and building codes.
• Provide on-site direction and technical support to technicians while helping maintain quality, productivity, and safe work practices.
• Install devices, pull and terminate wiring, replace components, complete wiring repairs, and troubleshoot circuits.
• Perform basic fire alarm panel programming in accordance with project specifications, system design, and NFPA 72 requirements.
• Service, repair, test, and maintain fire alarm systems in a timely, professional, and high-quality manner.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, technical concerns, and field conditions to project leadership.
• Represent Oliver professionally and help build positive customer relationships on every job site.
• Participate in training opportunities and the after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Fire alarm panels programming

Job description

Compensation: $25-$42 per hour based on experience, education, and certifications

About Oliver

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full-service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. We help protect lives and property through industry-leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and we're committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Technician to join our Alarm Division team. In this role, you'll lead and perform the installation, service, repair, programming, and routine maintenance of fire alarm systems while helping ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.

This is a hands-on lead opportunity for an experienced fire alarm installer who is comfortable with basic system programming.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and perform fire alarm system installations in accordance with plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable fire and building codes.
• Provide on-site direction and technical support to technicians while helping maintain quality, productivity, and safe work practices.
• Install devices, pull and terminate wiring, replace components, complete wiring repairs, and troubleshoot circuits.
• Perform basic fire alarm panel programming in accordance with project specifications, system design, and NFPA 72 requirements.
• Service, repair, test, and maintain fire alarm systems in a timely, professional, and high-quality manner.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, technical concerns, and field conditions to project leadership.
• Represent Oliver professionally and help build positive customer relationships on every job site.
• Participate in training opportunities and the after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required

• At least three years of fire alarm installation experience.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm installation methods, materials, wiring, devices, and applicable codes.
• Basic experience programming fire alarm panels; brand-specific programming experience is not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot fire alarm circuits and complete service and repair work.
• Valid driver's license and basic computer skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to provide direction and support to other technicians in the field.

Preferred

• Previous experience serving as a lead technician or taking ownership of work on active job sites.
• Additional fire alarm service, testing, inspection, or maintenance experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and certifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 100% company-funded profit-sharing program
• Supportive team-oriented environment

Why Oliver

We're proud of the culture we've built at Oliver. Our team is driven by safety, customer service, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, recognizing hard work, and building careers that last.