Fire Alarm Technician Trainee: 3-Year Training & Travel

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is offering a three-year Fire Alarm Technician Trainee program in which you will train with experienced alarm technicians, learn installation, testing, and programming of fire alarm systems, and advance toward obtaining the Ohio Fire Alarm license and NICET Level 1 certification.

The role involves travel and hands-on exposure to conventional and addressable systems, with progressive responsibilities and customer-service expectations across multiple sites in the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or industry trade school is a plus.
• Strong background in electronics or similar experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Able to lift equipment and tools up to 40 pounds required.

Responsibilities

• Train with Alarm Technicians on basic installations.
• Learn and understand how each device works and proper installation.
• Attend a basic fire alarm class and an advanced fire alarm class through Nafed or AFAA.
• Complete all training modules assigned in a professional and timely manner.
• Learn and understand the basics of installing, troubleshooting, and programming both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Eventually be able to install/service a fire alarm with little to no supervision.
• Attend a NFPA 72 Basics code class.
• Gain advanced knowledge with conventional fire alarm systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain and program Fire Alarm, Access Control, Nurse Call, Intrusion, Sound, CCTV, and IP Video Systems.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork for service calls and inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Participate in department on-call rotation and work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to work on low voltage systems.
• Willing to obtain Ohio Fire Alarm license.
• During third year complete NICET level 1 certification.

Skills

Electronics background

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. is offering a three-year Fire Alarm Technician Trainee program in which you will train with experienced alarm technicians, learn installation, testing, and programming of fire alarm systems, and advance toward obtaining the Ohio Fire Alarm license and NICET Level 1 certification.

The role involves travel and hands-on exposure to conventional and addressable systems, with progressive responsibilities and customer-service expectations across multiple sites in the region.