Fire Alarm Service Technician

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K w/ company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D/LTD

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking a Fire Alarm Service Technician in Irvine, CA to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70. You will use multimeters, tone generators, and battery testers, keeping thorough service records and supporting sales during estimates and demonstrations.

The role requires a high school diploma and 4+ years of experience, with potential to advance to NICET certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• 4+ years of Fire Alarm System service and inspections work experience required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Basic knowledge of Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Basic mechanical skills, including troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and inspections based on NFPA 72 & NFPA 70 requirements.
• Troubleshoot and describe issues to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor progress and complete all tasks on time.
• Utilize tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Complete time sheets and service work orders accurately.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring code compliance.
• Assist Sales during estimating and potential demonstrations.
• May inspect from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet.
• Obtain NICET Fire I and NICET Fire II certifications.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

Communication

Mechanical skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Tone Generator

Battery Tester

Job description

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary: Fire Alarm Service Technician responsible for performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 standards. Conducts system diagnostics, identifies repair needs, and communicates findings to customers and service management. Utilizes tools such as multimeters, tone generators, and battery testers to support service and inspection activities. Maintains accurate service documentation, work orders, and time records while ensuring systems remain code compliant. Supports sales efforts during project estimation and system demonstrations and is comfortable working at heights using man lifts.

Responsibilities:

• Perform service and inspections based on NFPA 72 & NFPA 70 requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and describe them to owners and service managers for repairs.
• Monitor and assure progress and completion of all assigned tasks.
• Utilizing following tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building codes.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• May perform inspections from man lifts at elevations of 30 to 40 feet from ground level, as necessary.
• Ability to obtain all required certifications (NICET Fire I and NICET Fire II).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• 4+ years of Fire Alarm System service and inspections work experience required.
• Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Basic knowledge of following tools: Multimeter, Tone Generator, Battery Tester.
• Basic mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• An understanding of computer operating systems, including the MS Office Suite of products.
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• 6+ years of Fire System service and inspections work experience required.
• Advance knowledge of the operational characteristics of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Advance mechanical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, IBC.
• An understanding of NFPA and other related fire and life safety codes.
• Blue Card

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will berequiredto effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsand maybe requiredto work at heights over 1.8m(6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may berequiredto travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may berequired. High work may berequired.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $38 - $46 per hour
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements:
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

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Pay Range

Pay Range

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The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $38.00 - $46.00 / hour

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