Fire & Life Safety Install Technician (Entry Level)

Industrial Fire Protection; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SEVO Industrial Fire Protection seeks a motivated Low-Voltage Field Technician to join our nationwide team. You will perform hands‑on installation work, including pulling and terminating wire, installing conduit and devices, and supporting the startup, testing and commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems at customer sites.

We welcome candidates with a foundation in low‑voltage wiring or related trades and a willingness to learn specialized fire protection systems.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in low‑voltage, electrical, structured cabling, fire alarm, construction, mechanical, or related hands‑on field work.
• Experience pulling, routing, and/or terminating wire or cable.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand basic plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Willingness to learn fire alarm, detection, and special‑hazards fire suppression systems.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications and technical qualifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationwide, including overnight stays, up to 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, label, and terminate low‑voltage wiring for fire alarm, detection, releasing, and related fire and life safety systems.
• Install conduit, cable supports, control panels, detection devices, notification appliances, and other field components.
• Assist with the installation and connection of special‑hazards fire suppression system components as training and proficiency develop.
• Read and work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, schematics, and installation instructions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, testing equipment, and other job‑related equipment.
• Assist experienced technicians with system startup, testing, commissioning, inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform basic device and system testing within areas of demonstrated training and proficiency.
• Identify basic wiring, device, alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions and assist with corrective work.
• Coordinate assigned work with other technicians, contractors, trades, and project teams.
• Complete required field reports, work orders, time records, and other project documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow all company, customer, and job‑site safety requirements and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas appropriately.
• Participate in technical, manufacturer, safety, licensing, and certification training as you develop within the role.

Skills

Low-voltage experience

Electrical experience

Cable installation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

SEVO Industrial Fire Protection seeks a motivated Low-Voltage Field Technician to join our nationwide team. You will perform hands‑on installation work, including pulling and terminating wire, installing conduit and devices, and supporting the startup, testing and commissioning of fire alarm and life safety systems at customer sites.

We welcome candidates with a foundation in low‑voltage wiring or related trades and a willingness to learn specialized fire protection systems.