Independent Fire Alarm Programmer & Installer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle

All In Ownership Plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Install Technician to independently complete standard installation tasks and program alarms across commercial and industrial sites.

You will read blueprints, install, test, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with codes and safety policies. 3+ years in fire & life safety, HS diploma, and NICET are preferred; some travel to job sites is required.

Qualifications

• Fire Alarm Programming experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in the fire and life safety industry as an apprentice or technician.
• Ability to work independently on standard installation jobs.
• Strong understanding of fire alarm systems and codes.
• NICET Level I+ preferred.
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Program fire alarms from scratch.
• Install fire alarm systems independently per plans and codes.
• Complete standard installation projects without supervision.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Perform system testing and basic troubleshooting.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment for installations.
• Ensure safety standards and company policies are followed.
• Coordinate with team, contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed.
• Train and support entry-level technicians and apprentices.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fire alarm programming

Independent work

Code compliance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting basics

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I+ preferred

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Install Technician to independently complete standard installation tasks and program alarms across commercial and industrial sites.

You will read blueprints, install, test, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems while ensuring compliance with codes and safety policies. 3+ years in fire & life safety, HS diploma, and NICET are preferred; some travel to job sites is required.