Fire Alarm Technician – Travel, Install & Service

Thompson Safety; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $2,000

Job summary

The Fire Alarm Technician at Thompson Safety will install, test, and service fire alarm systems at customer sites. You will respond to emergencies, inspect life safety systems, and document work with reports.

You’ll troubleshoot faults, perform upgrades, and coordinate with customers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant installations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, read schematics, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire alarm certifications are strongly preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and basic electrical theory.
• Solid knowledge of fire alarm systems: installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72, NEC and local fire codes preferred.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations to perform installation, service and upgrades of fire alarm systems.
• Respond to emergencies during and after business hours to resolve safety concerns.
• Perform annual and semi-annual life safety system inspections.
• Write inspection and service reports, noting deficiencies and required corrections.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in fire alarm systems and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment inventory.
• Provide technical guidance to customers on system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and advancements related to fire alarm systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire alarm certifications preferred

Job description

The Fire Alarm Technician at Thompson Safety will install, test, and service fire alarm systems at customer sites. You will respond to emergencies, inspect life safety systems, and document work with reports.

You’ll troubleshoot faults, perform upgrades, and coordinate with customers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant installations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, read schematics, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.