Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Confires Fire Protection Services, LLC; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical and dental insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Life insurance

Pre-tax accounts for health and DCA

Aflac

Vacation and Personal time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC seeks a Lead Fire Alarm Technician in New Jersey to service, inspect, and repair fire alarm systems for established clients on a scheduled basis.

The role requires hands-on experience (2+ years), a valid driver’s license, and on-call availability. NICET certification is preferred and benefits include 401K, health/dental, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• NICET certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience.
• Valid Driver's License with 3 or fewer points.
• Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.
• Excellent attendance and customer service.
• Experience with special hazard inspection a plus not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Testing and inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair or replace equipment to meet NFPA/local codes.
• Fire alarm system testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards.
• Prepare accurate and timely inspection and service reports.

Skills

On-call availability

Customer service

Attention to attendance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NICET certification (preferred)

Job description

Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Confires Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware for more than 40 years. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Confires delivers inspection, testing, monitoring, installation, and repair services across a wide range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinklers, kitchen fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV. Known for its strong customer‑first culture, technical expertise, and commitment to code compliance, Confires partners with customers across diverse industries to protect lives, property, and assets.

About the Company

Confires Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware for more than 40 years. Headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Confires delivers inspection, testing, monitoring, installation, and repair services across a wide range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinklers, kitchen fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lighting, and integrated security solutions that include access control systems and CCTV. Known for its strong customer‑first culture, technical expertise, and commitment to code compliance, Confires partners with customers across diverse industries to protect lives, property, and assets.

Our People & Culture

At Confires and our affiliated companies, our people are the foundation of our success. We're committed to hiring and developing talented, passionate professionals who share our mission to protect lives and property. As we continue to grow, we offer meaningful career opportunities within a dynamic organization focusing on customer service, technical expertise, collaboration and long-term success.

Learn more at www.Confires.com

About the Opportunity

Confires is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician preferably with a NICET certificate. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm Systems for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Compensation

• Pay is hourly and is negotiable dependent on candidate experience
• All 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

• Preferably with a NICET certification but not required
• Minimum of 2 years hands on experience
• Valid Driver's License with 3 or less points
• Ability to be available on-call when scheduled
• Has excellent attendance and provides excellent communication and customer service
• Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical and dental insurance
• Company paid Short
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays

*Confires Fire Protection Service, LLC 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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