Fire Alarm Installation Technician North MANH

Network Mountain; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Career path to senior technician

Job summary

Network Mountain is seeking a Fire Alarm Installation Technician to join our growing fire alarm team in the Northeast. This mid-level role focuses on installation, wiring, testing, and startup of commercial fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on commercial fire alarm installation experience, be able to read drawings, understand wiring and devices, and work independently while continuing to develop technical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial fire alarm installation experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience installing and wiring fire alarm systems.
• Experience with Notifier, Fire-Lite, Potter, or comparable systems preferred.
• Ability to read and understand fire alarm drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of fire alarm devices, circuits, power supplies, and system components.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic wiring and installation issues.
• Comfortable working independently and seeking senior support when needed.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to develop programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
• Massachusetts Class D license preferred; candidates pursuing it will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, test, and support commercial fire alarm systems.
• Install fire alarm panels, devices, modules, notification appliances, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Pull, terminate, label, and troubleshoot fire alarm cabling.
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings, wiring diagrams, and device layouts.
• Follow engineered designs and complete installations according to project requirements.
• Assist with system startup, testing, inspections, and commissioning.
• Identify and correct installation issues in the field.
• Support senior technicians with programming, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.
• Perform system modifications, additions, and upgrades as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installation work and system changes.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and other technicians.
• Work safely and maintain a professional jobsite.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Wiring

Reading drawings

Customer service

Programming

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Massachusetts Class D license

Tools

Notifier

Fire-Lite

Potter

Job description

We are looking for a Fire Alarm Installation Technician to join a growing fire alarm team. This is a mid-level field position focused on the installation, wiring, testing, and startup of commercial fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial fire alarm installation experience, can work from drawings, understands fire alarm wiring and devices, and is comfortable working independently while continuing to develop their technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, test, and support commercial fire alarm systems
• Install fire alarm panels, devices, modules, notification appliances, power supplies, and related equipment
• Pull, terminate, label, and troubleshoot fire alarm cabling
• Read and interpret fire alarm drawings, wiring diagrams, and device layouts
• Follow engineered designs and complete installations according to project requirements
• Assist with system startup, testing, inspections, and commissioning
• Identify and correct installation issues in the field
• Support senior technicians with programming, troubleshooting, and system commissioning
• Perform system modifications, additions, and upgrades as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation of installation work and system changes
• Communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and other technicians
• Work safely and maintain a professional jobsite

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial fire alarm installation experience preferred
• Hands-on experience installing and wiring fire alarm systems
• Experience with Notifier, Fire-Lite, Potter, or comparable commercial fire alarm systems preferred
• Ability to read and understand fire alarm drawings and wiring diagrams
• Basic understanding of fire alarm devices, circuits, power supplies, and system components
• Ability to troubleshoot basic wiring and installation issues
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to involve senior technical support
• Professional communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to continue developing programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
• Massachusetts Class D license preferred
• Candidates currently working toward a Massachusetts Class D license will also be considered

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability
• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on field performance, including productive service time and administrative efficiency
• Opportunity to develop into a senior technician or programming role
• Ongoing exposure to system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming
• A technical career path for technicians who want to continue advancing beyond installation

This is a good opportunity for a fire alarm installer who has a solid installation background and wants to continue developing their technical skills, take on more responsibility in the field, and eventually move into service, commissioning, or programming.