Low-Voltage Install Technician: Fire Alarms & Access Control

Jobtailor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled low-voltage technician to install, configure, service, troubleshoot, and repair Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call, and Intercom systems.

You will program, start up, troubleshoot, and commission new installations, perform basic point-to-point troubleshooting, and review design documents for accuracy before installation. Travel with a crew may be required; on-call shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass state requirements for Tennessee Alarm System Contractor License (drug screen, background check, fingerprinting).
• College graduates with related degree preferred; NICET certification optional.
• Knowledge of low-voltage systems including Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Calls, Intercoms.
• Technical and computer skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel with a crew and work on-site during business hours.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, service, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage systems (Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Calls, Intercom).
• Program, start up, troubleshoot, and commission new installations.
• Perform point-to-point troubleshooting on low-voltage systems.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and completion dates with project lead and client.
• Review contract and design documents for installation accuracy.
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed and operating per code.
• Complete detailed project reports and respond to emergency service calls.
• Work varying shifts and rotating on-call schedule; assist with installation projects as directed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System Installation

Programming

Commissioning

Point-to-Point Troubleshooting

Project Reporting

Inspections

Technical Skills

Effective Written Communication

Effective Oral Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tennessee Alarm System Contractor License

NICET Certification

Tools

CCTV Systems

Nurse Call Systems

Intercom Systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled low-voltage technician to install, configure, service, troubleshoot, and repair Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call, and Intercom systems.

You will program, start up, troubleshoot, and commission new installations, perform basic point-to-point troubleshooting, and review design documents for accuracy before installation. Travel with a crew may be required; on-call shifts are part of the role.