Fire Alarm Programmer — Notifier Expert & Field Support

Fortis Fire & Safety; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick time

Company holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company-mn

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fortis Fire & Safety, Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Programmer to join LifeSafety Management.

You will program, commission, test, troubleshoot, and support commercial fire alarm systems across Southeast Florida, working with customers, technicians, and project teams to ensure proper configuration and operation. Experience with Notifier is preferred, but candidates with other platforms are welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fire alarm programming or commissioning experience.
• Notifier programming experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with major fire alarm platforms such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Siemens, Edwards/EST, Silent Knight, Gamewell-FCI, Simplex or Kidde.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and local codes (Florida).
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Program, commission, test, and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm systems.
• Perform system startups and verify device operations and sequence of events.
• Configure fire alarm panels, annunciators, and network components.
• Diagnose and resolve programming, communication, and integration issues.
• Review project plans, riser diagrams, and specs to meet design requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, technicians, AHJs, and customers during execution.
• Support field technicians during installations, service calls, and inspections.
• Document all programming records and reports.

Skills

Fire alarm programming

Customer communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

NICET certification

BASA/FASA certification

Tools

Notifier

Fire-Lite

Siemens

Edwards/EST

Silent Knight

Gamewell-FCI

Simplex

Kidde

Job description

Fortis Fire & Safety, Inc. in Boynton Beach, FL, seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Programmer to join LifeSafety Management.

You will program, commission, test, troubleshoot, and support commercial fire alarm systems across Southeast Florida, working with customers, technicians, and project teams to ensure proper configuration and operation. Experience with Notifier is preferred, but candidates with other platforms are welcome.