Fire Alarm Projects Technician Install, Program, Commission

Integrity Fire Safety Services; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Integrity Fire Safety Services is seeking a Fire Alarm Projects Technician in Basalt, Colorado. The role involves installing, programming, testing, and commissioning fire alarm systems for new construction, retrofit, and tenant improvements, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and NFPA compliance.

You will coordinate with project managers, electricians, and other trades, perform functional and acceptance testing with AHJ, and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or electrical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience installing and commissioning fire alarm systems.
• NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification desirable.
• Manufacturer certifications (Notifier, Siemens, EST, Simplex) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Route, mount, and terminate wiring and conduit per electrical codes and NFPA standards.
• Program fire alarm systems per engineered drawings and project specs.
• Conduct functional testing and final AHJ/customer acceptance testing.
• Read blueprints and coordinate installation with other trades to maintain schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 72, manufacturer guidelines, and local codes.
• Interact professionally with clients, contractors, and inspectors; provide basic training as needed.

Skills

NFPA 72 knowledge

Reading drawings

Wiring and terminations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical training/technical school

2 years installing/commissioning fire alarms

Tools

Not applicable

Job description

Integrity Fire Safety Services is seeking a Fire Alarm Projects Technician in Basalt, Colorado. The role involves installing, programming, testing, and commissioning fire alarm systems for new construction, retrofit, and tenant improvements, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and NFPA compliance.

You will coordinate with project managers, electricians, and other trades, perform functional and acceptance testing with AHJ, and mentor junior technicians as needed.