Licensed Fire Alarm Technician — Lead Role in Austin

TradeSTAR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TradeSTAR, Inc. is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Technicians for Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Competitive pay range of $26.00–$35.00 per hour, with opportunities for Lead Technicians on major commercial projects.

Responsibilities include installation, service, testing, commissioning, and diagnosis of NFPA-compliant systems across multiple manufacturers. Texas licensure and NICET certifications are highly valued; experience in coordinating with contractors and field teams is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas fire alarm technician or equivalent registration.
• NICET Fire Alarm certification or ongoing progression is preferred.
• Experience with commercial fire alarm installation, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and service crews on commercial projects.
• Read and interpret fire alarm plans, specs, and device layouts.
• Coordinate with general contractors and other trades.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and system testing.
• Close out projects with documentation and customer turnover.

Skills

Safety mindset

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Coordination

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL)

NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I–IV

NFPA 72/70/101 knowledge

Tools

Notifier ONYX Series

Edwards EST3/EST4

Johnson Controls / Simplex 4100ES/4010ES

Siemens Cerberus Pro/Desigo

Honeywell Fire-Lite ES/MS

Gamewell-FCI E3/S3

Silent Knight 6000

Bosch FPA

Potter IPA

Digital multimeters

Job description

TradeSTAR, Inc. is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Technicians for Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Competitive pay range of $26.00–$35.00 per hour, with opportunities for Lead Technicians on major commercial projects.

Responsibilities include installation, service, testing, commissioning, and diagnosis of NFPA-compliant systems across multiple manufacturers. Texas licensure and NICET certifications are highly valued; experience in coordinating with contractors and field teams is required.