Fire Alarm Technician – Field Role with Company Vehicle

Midwest Alarm Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Training provided

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Midwest Alarm Services is seeking technicians to install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm and life safety systems in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes high‑quality workmanship, documentation, and customer service.

Training is provided, with opportunities for career growth in a leading life safety company. You will handle testing, programming, and troubleshooting across notifier panels and related devices, while maintaining compliance with safety and company

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; electronics degree preferred.
• NICET II certification or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
• State licenses for security work may be required in some jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain commercial fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Test and verify operation per manufacturer specifications and ensure excellent customer service.
• Program or reprogram systems using programming software, computers, or tools.
• Complete daily paperwork and submit to the appropriate department.
• On-call as required; may oversee other technicians as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Electronics degree or related training

NICET II Certification within 2 years

Tools

Notifier

Simplex

EST

Video Surveillance/CCTV

Card Access systems

Nurse Call Systems

Job description

Midwest Alarm Services is seeking technicians to install, service and maintain commercial fire alarm and life safety systems in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes high‑quality workmanship, documentation, and customer service.

Training is provided, with opportunities for career growth in a leading life safety company. You will handle testing, programming, and troubleshooting across notifier panels and related devices, while maintaining compliance with safety and company