Fire Alarm Technician (Waco/Dallas)

JM Electronic Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Employer paid health insurance 80%

Paid Time Off

401K Employer matching

Company Vehicle

Job summary

JM Electronic Engineering Inc. seeks an experienced fire alarm technician in Waco, TX to install, service, and certify life safety systems in commercial settings. The role emphasizes quality workmanship, safety, and reliability.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of hands-on fire alarm experience, strong communication, and dependability; NICET/FAL certifications are preferred. We offer growth, strong benefits, and a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience installing fire alarm equipment.
• NICET certification is a plus; strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, honesty and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and certify life safety systems in commercial environments.
• Pull wire, install panels, power supplies, devices, and related components.
• Support nurse call, access control and related devices as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm install

Troubleshooting

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school or equivalent

NICET (Preferred)

FAL (Preferred)

Tools

Certificate basics

Job description

JM Electronic Engineering Inc. is growing! Because of that growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for an open fire alarm technician position based out of our office in Waco, TX.

If you…

• Enjoy working with your hands and solving problems
• Value building upward growth potential in a growing industry
• Appreciate opportunities for learning and growth

…then we would love to hear from you!

What make someone successful in this role?

• Being self-motivated to succeed.
• Technical savvy.
• Having an appetite for learning and knowledge.
• Being self-reliant.

Requirements:

• Abiding by the rules and expectations of continued learning laid out in our company policies.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have strong values and a dedication to working with honesty and integrity at all times.
• A commitment to excellence.
  
• The ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Well-developed active listening, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Dependability – must be reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

This position is for an experienced fire alarm and low voltage technician. This person will be responsible for installing, servicing, and certifying life safety systems and related components in commercial environments according to local & national codes and standards. Qualified individuals will be expected to initiate and complete projects independently according to assigned schedules. Familiarity with fire alarm systems and related components is expected. The position would include pulling wire, installing panels, power supplies, devices, and related components for installing the fire alarm system, with a strong focus on exceptional quality and workmanship. In addition to fire alarm we service, install and maintain nurse call systems, keypads, maglocks, access control along with other fire protection systems and devices.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in installing fire alarm equipment. Excellent communication, organization, customer service skills. NICET certification is a plus.

Why Choose to Work for JMEE?

• We strongly believe in promoting from within. If you have the drive to make a better career for yourself, we will help you achieve that goal.
• We strongly advocate for the use of the most current technology our industry has to offer.
• We are an engaged organization with strong and authentic values, with clear evidence of trust and fairness, where two-way promises and commitments are understood and fulfilled.
• We hire people whose values align with ours.
• Many of our employees have worked with us for over 20 years. We believe if you invest in the right people, you will create long-lasting professional relationships that benefit everyone.
• We have a longstanding commitment to hire veterans, both in the field and in the office.
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid health insurance 80% (employee only)
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Employer matching
• Company Vehicle

Job Type:

• Full-time

License/Certification:

• Driver's License
• FAL (Preferred)
• NICET (Preferred)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (Overtime typical)
• Monday to Friday
• On Call rotation with Double Pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Fire alarm: 1 year (Required)