Fire Alarm Technician Programmer

ArchKey Solutions; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions is seeking skilled Fire Alarm Technicians to support our rapidly growing Fire & Life-Safety group. This role is responsible for programming, commissioning, testing, and servicing fire alarm and life-safety systems across commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and large-scale facilities.

You will work at project sites, collaborating with project managers, engineers, AHJs, and general contractors to ensure high-quality, code-compliant life-safety solutions.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of fire alarm installation, programming, or commissioning experience.
• Strong computer skills, including firmware/software upgrades and basic networking.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, and related codes.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, and sequence matrices.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred; additional certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and associated field devices, including firmware and software updates.
• Commission life-safety systems, including device testing, cause-and-effect verification, survivability compliance, and sequence validation.
• Configure and maintain fire alarm workstations, including database management, software updates, and network configurations.
• Perform system acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 72, IBC, AHJ requirements, and ArchKey standards.
• Complete compliance documentation including test forms, commissioning reports, redlines, and as-built drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, AHJs, and general contractors.
• Support service and troubleshooting efforts for programming, networking, and system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring issues such as ground faults, opens, and shorts.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Read shop drawings

Communication

Documentation

Firmware/software upgrades

Networking basics

Problem solving

Education

NICET Level II or higher (preferred)

Job description

ArchKey Solutions

Fire Alarm Technician Programmer

Location: Fenton, MO, United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Description

FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMER

This position will work at various project sites

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

ArchKey Solutions is seeking skilled Fire Alarm Technicians to support our rapidly growing Fire & Life-Safety (FLS) group. This role is responsible for programming, commissioning, testing, and servicing fire alarm and life-safety systems across commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and large-scale facilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical aptitude
• Committed to delivering high-quality, code -compliant life-safety solutions .
• Adaptable to different working environments.
• Result, customer, and team oriented.

Day in the Life

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and associated field devices, including firmware and software updates.
• Commission life-safety systems, including device testing, cause-and-effect verification, survivability compliance, and sequence validation.
• Configure and maintain fire alarm workstations, including database management, software updates, and network configurations.
• Perform system acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 72, IBC, AHJ requirements, and ArchKey standards.
• Complete compliance documentation including test forms, commissioning reports, redlines, and as-built drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, AHJs, and general contractors.
• Support service and troubleshooting efforts for programming, networking, and system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring issues such as ground faults, opens, and shorts.

Minimum Qualifications

• 25+ years of fire alarm installation, programming, or commissioning experience.
• Strong computer skills, including firmware/software upgrades and basic networking.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, and related codes.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, and sequence matrices.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred; additional certifications are a plus.
• Valid drivers license with a good driving record.
• Strong communication and documentation skills .

Travel

• Regional and National travel opportunities are available.

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