Licensed Fire Alarm Tech - Advanced Life-Safety

K&J Integrated Systems, a division of AFA Protective System, a Pavion Company; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pavion is seeking a Licensed Alarm Technician in Massachusetts to join our fire business unit. You will perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems, read drawings, and troubleshoot complex issues on-site.

We require a MA Class D license and 3+ years' experience; on-call rotation and travel within MA may be required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with pay ranging $40–$55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician License in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial fire alarm systems.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot conventional, addressable, and networked fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with MA fire and electrical codes, NFPA 72, and AHJ requirements.
• Ability to operate fire alarm testing equipment, electrical meters, and laptop-based programming software.
• Ability to complete electronic service tickets and reports using a tablet or laptop.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and testing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Inspect and test initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, and related components.
• Troubleshoot system troubles, faults, and programming issues; diagnose deficiencies.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve system reliability and reduce issues.
• Verify system operation after repairs, testing, or replacement.
• Coordinate system testing with customers, authorities, and electricians when required.
• Complete detailed inspection reports, service tickets, and deficiency reports for customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting fire alarm systems

Reading drawings & diagrams

On-site field service

Customer communications

Education

Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician License

Tools

Fire alarm testing equipment

Electrical meters

Job description

Pavion is seeking a Licensed Alarm Technician in Massachusetts to join our fire business unit. You will perform inspections, testing, and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems, read drawings, and troubleshoot complex issues on-site.

We require a MA Class D license and 3+ years' experience; on-call rotation and travel within MA may be required. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with pay ranging $40–$55 per hour.