Fire Alarm Technician

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC seeks a Fire Alarm Technician to install, service, inspect, test, and program fire alarm systems across West Montana, reporting to the Billings office. You will maintain a clean vehicle, work safely, and coordinate with city listing agents as needed.

The role requires travel, strong communication, and knowledge of fire alarm codes. A valid license and relevant experience are essential, with relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Fire Alarm installation experience preferred.
• Electrical background is a plus.
• Programming on Edwards a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment to repair or replace fire alarm components.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Installations, service work, inspections, testing, repairs, and programming of fire alarm systems.
• Experience bending and installing conduit is a plus.
• Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain applicable state licensing.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driving and PPE.

Skills

Fire Alarm installation experience

Electrical background

Programming on Edwards

Communication skills

Driver's license

Test equipment knowledge

Knowledge of fire alarm codes

Ability to travel

Education

NICET II certification or MT Fire Alarm License

Tools

Multimeter

Laptop to program

Lifts

Job description

Position is located throughout West Montana, but will report to our Billings, MT office.

Work week: 10-hour workday, 4 days per week.

SIGN ON BONUS: up to $5,000

Relocation Assistance available

This position reports to the Construction Manager. The Fire Alarm Technician will be responsible for providing installations, service work, inspections, testing, repairs, and programming on fire alarm systems and devices, but not limited to other fire protection systems. The Technician will work with the Company to obtain local city listing agents. The Technician is also responsible for maintaining a clean, well-organized vehicle and ensuring a safe environment for his/herself, co-workers and customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Installations, service work, inspections, testing, repairs, and programming of fire alarm systems.
• Experience bending and installing conduit is a plus.
• Learn applicable fire protection codes and obtain applicable state licensing.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driving, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tag-out policies.

Job Qualifications

• Fire Alarm installation experience preferred.
• Electrical background is a plus.
• Programming on Edwards a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and driving record that meets company requirements
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards.
• Troubleshoot to determine faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems.
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.
• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Ability to Travel required.

Preferred Qualifications BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• NICET II certification, State of Montana - Fire Alarm License preferred.
• Experience in other low volt systems is a plus. (intercom, CCTV, access control, intrusion security, data/fiber)