Fire Alarm & Security Technician: Install, Troubleshoot, On-Call

Summit Fire Protection; Luna Pier (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection seeks a Fire Alarm & Security Technician to install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, replacing components, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while staying current with codes and standards. The role may involve on-call duties and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET or state certification preferred.
• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems.
• Troubleshoot faults including ground faults in fire alarm systems.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components (FACP, power supply, initiating devices).
• Operate tools and test equipment to repair systems.
• Maintain safety documentation and on-call readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fire alarm knowledge

Programming

Communication

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NICET certification

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Field Service Lightning

Multimeter

Megger

Laptop programming tools

Job description

Summit Fire Protection seeks a Fire Alarm & Security Technician to install, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire alarm and security systems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, replacing components, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while staying current with codes and standards. The role may involve on-call duties and travel to client sites.