Fire Alarm Technician Apprentice - Remote Field Training

ORR Protection; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

ORR Protection is seeking a Field Service Technician - Apprentice who will train on fire alarm systems and fire suppression equipment, deployed from home to local job sites nationwide.

The apprentice program combines hands-on field experience with structured instruction, with supervision by an experienced technician and opportunities to grow into a skilled professional in life safety services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or certification in low-voltage electricity or related field preferred.
• Military fire protection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support and assist in installation and commissioning tasks under supervision.
• Perform routine inspection and testing tasks according to OPS work instructions, including smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and audio/visual components.
• Record inspection and test results in the company’s electronic inspection program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Mechanical ability

Electrical ability

Verbal and written communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Critical thinking and problem solving

Self-directed with the ability to work

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or certification in low-voltage electricity

Military fire protection experience

Job description

ORR Protection is seeking a Field Service Technician - Apprentice who will train on fire alarm systems and fire suppression equipment, deployed from home to local job sites nationwide.

The apprentice program combines hands-on field experience with structured instruction, with supervision by an experienced technician and opportunities to grow into a skilled professional in life safety services.