Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Technician

Yellowstone Electric Co.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Competitive pay

Family health insurance

Pension and NEBF retirement benefits

Company vehicle for approved work

On-call pay

Job summary

Montana Wyoming Systems, a division of Yellowstone Electric, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot and service low-voltage systems across Montana and Wyoming.

You'll read plans, ensure code compliance, mentor apprentices, and collaborate with project managers. A four-day work week, competitive pay, and strong benefits accompany this opportunity with union contractor support.

Qualifications

• Two or more years installing, servicing, or troubleshooting low-voltage systems.
• NICET Level II certification or working toward it.
• Montana fire alarm license obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to ensure protection.
• Perform inspections, testing, and certifications to code.
• Read plans and ensure installations meet code.
• Mentor apprentices and help develop their skills.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule.
• Deliver high-quality work and excellent customer service.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Mentoring apprentices

Education

NICET Level II (in progress)

Job description

Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Technician

Montana Wyoming Systems | A Division of Yellowstone Electric

Build Systems That Protect People.

Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in installing systems that protect people and property?

Do you have two or more years of experience installing, servicing, or troubleshooting low-voltage systems?

Have you worked with systems such as:

• Fire Alarm
• Access Control
• Video Surveillance (CCTV)
• Nurse Call
• Wander Guard
• Low Voltage General Troubleshooting

Are you NICET Level II certified (or working toward it)?

Are you able to obtain your Montana State Fire Alarm License within 30 days of hire?

Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record?

Are you comfortable traveling overnight when projects require it?

Can you pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?

Would you enjoy working alongside skilled tradespeople as part of an IBEW union contractor?

What Will You Be Doing?

Can you see yourself...

• Installing and commissioning fire alarm, security, and other low-voltage systems?
• Troubleshooting and repairing systems to keep customers protected?
• Performing inspections, testing, and certifications?
• Reading plans and ensuring every installation meets code?
• Mentoring apprentices and helping them develop their skills?
• Working closely with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule?
• Taking pride in delivering high-quality work while providing excellent customer service?

If so, you'll fit right in.

Why Do Our Technicians Stay?

Would you appreciate...

• A four-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Family health insurance
• Pension and NEBF retirement benefits
• Personal Care Account contributions
• Company vehicle for approved work
• Travel incentives and on-call pay
• A company that values quality workmanship and safety
• Opportunities to build your career with ongoing training and certification

About Us

Montana Wyoming Systems is a division of Yellowstone Electric specializing in the installation, service, and testing of commercial low-voltage systems throughout Montana and Wyoming. We take pride in delivering dependable life safety and security solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service. We're proud of the team we've built, and many of our employees have chosen to make Montana Wyoming Systems their long-term career. As an IBEW union contractor, we offer excellent wages, outstanding benefits, retirement security, and the opportunity to build a career with one of the most respected organizations in the electrical industry.

We're looking for experienced technicians who want to build a career with a company that values quality work, treats its employees with respect, and backs that up with outstanding benefits and a strong team culture.

Yellowstone Electric Co requires a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening as well as a pre-employment driving background check.