Fire Alarm Technician: Install, Test & Maintain Life Safety Systems

Copper River Family of Companies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

HSA

401(k) with match

Open leave policy

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Copper River Technologies seeks a qualified Fire Alarm Mechanic to install, inspect, test, and maintain fire alarm and life safety systems for NAVFAC MIDLANT. This hands-on role requires diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring systems meet codes and reliability standards.

You will work on master fire alarm systems, control panels, detectors, and notification devices, providing guidance to junior staff and supporting after-hours service calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience in electrical, electronic, or fire alarm systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 72, and NFPA 25 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Diagnose faults using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and manufacturer docs.
• Perform functional testing and verify system operation after repairs.
• Maintain fire alarm drawings, system documentation, and inspection/maintenance records.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours service calls as required.

Skills

NICET certification

Journeyman experience

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Fire alarm systems

Education

Fire alarm qualification

CPR certification

Job description

Copper River Technologies seeks a qualified Fire Alarm Mechanic to install, inspect, test, and maintain fire alarm and life safety systems for NAVFAC MIDLANT. This hands-on role requires diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring systems meet codes and reliability standards.

You will work on master fire alarm systems, control panels, detectors, and notification devices, providing guidance to junior staff and supporting after-hours service calls as needed.