Lead Fire & Security Technician - Hands-on, Growth Path

Boutique Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Company vehicle

Gas card

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced NICET Lead Security Technician in Seattle, WA. The role covers hands-on installation, service, and technical work across fire alarm, access control, intrusion, and video systems while supporting the growing fire alarm division.

The ideal candidate holds NICET II+ certification with an active WA EL-06 license and can lead field teams or remain hands-on with strong versatility across low-voltage technologies.

Qualifications

• NICET II+ certification and an active Washington EL-06 license.
• Hands-on fire alarm installation, service, and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm, security, access control, intrusion, and video surveillance systems
• Support a workload spanning fire alarm and broader security technologies as the division expands
• Travel to customer sites throughout the greater Seattle service territory, with occasional support for projects outside the primary service area
• Work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with technical leadership, customers, and other technicians
• Maintain high standards for system performance, code compliance, documentation, and quality of workmanship
• Provide technical leadership and field guidance with potential supervisory responsibilities as the division grows
• Remain adaptable across different manufacturers, technologies, project types, and customer environments

Skills

NICET Level II certification

WA EL-06 Electrical License

Fire alarm installation experience

Security systems knowledge

Tools

Brivo access control

ButterflyMX

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an experienced NICET Lead Security Technician in Seattle, WA. The role covers hands-on installation, service, and technical work across fire alarm, access control, intrusion, and video systems while supporting the growing fire alarm division.

The ideal candidate holds NICET II+ certification with an active WA EL-06 license and can lead field teams or remain hands-on with strong versatility across low-voltage technologies.