Fire Alarm & Security Systems Technician – Field Service

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, commission, test, and service fire alarm and security systems in Texas. You will work on control panels, devices, wiring, and related equipment, ensuring code compliance and safe operation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, a valid Texas security license, and a FAL license; FEL‑K, MSHA or OSHA 30 are preferred. A clean driving record and ability to read technical drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience servicing and installing fire alarm and security/low-voltage systems.
• Hands‑on experience installing, programming, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems is required.
• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm control panels, field devices, system wiring, programming, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV, and low‑voltage systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, if driving role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, wiring diagrams, system drawings, and fire alarm plans.
• FAL and Texas security license required. FEL‑K preferred. MSHA/OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, commission, troubleshoot, service, repair, inspect, test, and maintain fire alarm systems and related components.
• Troubleshoot intrusion alarms, access control, CCTV, and related low-voltage systems.
• Program and commission fire alarm control panels and equipment.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals; document work and progress.
• Communicate with customers and team members about status and safety requirements.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Troubleshooting

Programming

Commissioning

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

FAL license

Texas security license

OSHA 30 preferred

MSHA training preferred

FEL-K preferred

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, commission, test, and service fire alarm and security systems in Texas. You will work on control panels, devices, wiring, and related equipment, ensuring code compliance and safe operation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, a valid Texas security license, and a FAL license; FEL‑K, MSHA or OSHA 30 are preferred. A clean driving record and ability to read technical drawings are essential.