Fire Alarm Service Tech I — Growth, Training, On‑Call

Century Fire Protection; Mayview Heights (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee training & certifications

Employee referral program

Job summary

Century Fire Protection Knoxville - Powell, TN is seeking a technician to inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems. You will diagnose issues, configure panels, complete reports, and communicate repairs to customers.

Travel up to 25% and participate in on-call rotations. The role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years in fire alarm experience, and NFPA/NEC knowledge; NICET certs preferred or state-dependent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of fire alarm or life safety experience preferred.
• Technical training or certifications preferred.
• NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred or required based on state requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, and local fire codes.
• Experience with fire alarm panels, devices, and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Diagnose system issues and complete timely repairs.
• Program and configure fire alarm control panels and devices.
• Complete service reports, inspection documentation, and compliance forms.
• Identify deficiencies and communicate repair needs with customers.
• Coordinate with project managers, service coordinators, and inspectors.
• Maintain company tools, testing equipment, and service vehicles.
• Follow NFPA standards, local codes, and company safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and emergency service response.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

NFPA knowledge

Notifier experience

Diagnostics & repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Fire alarm panels

Job description

Century Fire Protection Knoxville - Powell, TN is seeking a technician to inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems. You will diagnose issues, configure panels, complete reports, and communicate repairs to customers.

Travel up to 25% and participate in on-call rotations. The role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years in fire alarm experience, and NFPA/NEC knowledge; NICET certs preferred or state-dependent.