Fire Alarm Technician - Install, Service, Commission & Grow

Zeus Fire and Security; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking a hands-on Fire Alarm Technician to install, service, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and life-safety systems for commercial and enterprise customers.

The role emphasizes deep fire alarm knowledge with NFPA standards and NICET practices. You will perform annual certifications, acceptance testing, and document results thoroughly to ensure compliance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year field experience as an alarm/low-voltage technician with hands-on fire alarm work preferred.
• Practical experience installing, programming, servicing, and troubleshooting fire panels and life-safety devices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and other applicable fire codes and standards.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; able to pass background checks (criminal and driving).
• Comfortable working in confined spaces (attics, basements, crawl spaces), climbing ladders, lifting 50+ lbs regularly.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Own common industry hand tools and experience using meters and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, service, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm control panels, detectors, notification devices, NACs, and other life-safety equipment.
• Perform system commissioning, acceptance testing, and annual fire alarm certifications per NFPA standards (including NFPA 72).
• Wire new construction and retrofit existing structures for low-voltage fire alarm systems; follow applicable electrical and fire codes.
• Diagnose and repair system failures; update firmware and system programming as required.
• Provide customer training on system operation, basic troubleshooting, and evacuation/notification features.
• Document tests, inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions clearly and descriptively.
• Operate company vehicles, ladders, lifts, and industry hand/power tools safely; load/unload materials and haul trailers as needed.
• Support other security tasks as assigned (intrusion, access control, cameras) when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer communication

Hands-on fire alarm work

Education

NICET certification (Level I–III)

Tools

Meters

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking a hands-on Fire Alarm Technician to install, service, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and life-safety systems for commercial and enterprise customers.

The role emphasizes deep fire alarm knowledge with NFPA standards and NICET practices. You will perform annual certifications, acceptance testing, and document results thoroughly to ensure compliance and reliability.