Lead Fire Alarm Technician

R.P. Biederman; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and Personal time

Job summary

R.P. Biederman Company in Hamilton, OH, seeks a Lead Fire Alarm Technician to service, inspect, and repair commercial fire alarm systems on scheduled visits and during on-call rotations. You will diagnose failures, ensure NFPA compliance, and document service activities in detail.

Applicants should have 3+ years of hands-on experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work on ladders and lifts. NICET certification is preferred; FM200/Halon experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience required.
• NICET certification preferred but not required.
• On-call rotation ability is required.
• FM200/Halon experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair or replace equipment to meet NFPA codes.
• Prepare accurate inspection and service reports.
• Respond to service requests and perform on-site troubleshooting.

Skills

Diagnostics and repair

Customer communication

On-call readiness

Documentation writing

Safety procedures

Education

NICET certification preferred

Tools

Simplex

Notifier

Fire-Lite

Job description

Lead Fire Alarm Technician

About the Company

R.P. Biederman Company is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and a leading fire protection and life safety solutions provider, proudly serving Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky since 1967. Headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, Biederman Fire delivers comprehensive services for commercial and institutional customers, including fire alarm system design, installation, programming, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, kitchen fire suppression, and special hazard systems. Known for engineering‑driven solutions, responsive 24/7 service, and long‑standing customer partnerships, R.P. Biederman supports complex and regulated facilities with precision and care. The company's success is built on a team of skilled professionals committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About the Opportunity

R.P. Biederman Company is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician with special hazards, FM200 preferably with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a NICET certification would be a plus. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation.

Compensation

• Hourly pay; rate is dependent on candidate's experience
• Potential Quarterly Bonuses
• Any hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate

Job Duties

• Testing and Inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
• Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
• Fire Alarm System testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards.
• Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reports

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with 3 or less points is required.
• Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience is required.
• Advance knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required.
• NICET certification preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years hands on experience.
• Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required (FM200 and Halon).
• Functional knowledge to test and service the following fire alarm brands: Simplex, Notifier and Fire‑Lite.
• Ability to be available on‑call when scheduled.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
• Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
• Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

R.P. Biederman Company is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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