Fire Alarm Technician

City Fire & Safety, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Gastonia, NC, is seeking a Fire Alarm & Suppression Inspection/Service Technician to install, service, inspect, and repair fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate has fire alarm programming experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and can handle physical workloads. Join a growing and team-oriented environment that values collaboration and results. Flexibility for overtime and overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fire installation or maintenance preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to handle physical workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on alarm systems.
• Install and program fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve alarm system issues.
• Create and submit inspection reports.

Skills

Fire Alarm programming experience

Strong troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

City Fire and Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm & Suppression Inspection/ Service Technician to join our team. You will install, service, inspect and repair alarm wiring and equipment. Boost your career with experience in Fire Alarm with fire suppression knowledge.

Why Work Here? We are team-oriented and growing company. Looking for collaborative and results-focused individuals.

About City Fire And Safety Inc

City Fire is family owned and family ran since 1986. We are a full service fire protection company, specializing in fire alarm, sprinkler, extinguishers, and suppression. CFS streamlines the fire safety process by combining all fire needs into one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment and systems such as control panels, initiating devices, notification devices, and electrical wiring to ensure they’re operating efficiently and perform needed repairs.
• Install and program new and existing fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with alarms and suppression systems.
• Pull wires, install raceways, mount and program control panels.
• Identify risk to customers and provide effective solutions.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on alarm and suppression systems.
• Monitor inventory of service parts.
• Create and submit inspections reports and expense reports.

Qualifications

• Fire Alarm programming experience required.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Previous experience in fire installation, maintenance, or other related fields.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent work ethic, communication skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to use a tablet.
• NICET certification preferred, but not required.
• Carry/Move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Able to pass a drug test.
• Flexibility to work overtime and some overnight travel.