Fire Alarm & Life-Safety Technician

Western States Fire Protection Company; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Employer paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection Company is seeking an Alarm and Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems. The role emphasizes NFPA compliance and high-quality customer support on-site, with a strong focus on safety and code adherence.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, interpret specifications, and coordinate with project teams while training apprentices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use electronic reporting and documentation software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot fire alarm systems including ground-faults, shorts, wire integrity, termination, panel, fuses, battery testing.
• Program dialers for monitoring, including traditional phone lines and cell monitoring.
• Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices.
• Complete service and deficiency reports using a computer or iPad.
• Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and applicable code requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, general contractors and end users.
• Daily communications with Project Manager and Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs.
• Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques.
• All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced.

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic reporting software

iPad

Job description

Western States Fire Protection Company is seeking an Alarm and Detection Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fire alarm and life-safety systems. The role emphasizes NFPA compliance and high-quality customer support on-site, with a strong focus on safety and code adherence.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, interpret specifications, and coordinate with project teams while training apprentices.