Low-Voltage Life Safety Commissioning Technician

GFS SYSTEMS; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Certification reimbursement

Ongoing training

Career growth

Job summary

Houston Fire & Security is seeking a dedicated on-site Fire Alarm Technician in Humble, TX to install, service, and commission life-safety systems. You will program control panels, diagnose low-voltage issues, and perform inspections to ensure code compliance.

Strong client communication and independent work are essential. The role requires current FAL and FEL-B licenses, experience with fire alarm tech, and familiarity with life safety codes.

Qualifications

• Hold current FAL and FEL-B licenses.
• Experience with fire alarm technologies.
• Familiarity with life safety codes.
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, installation and wiring.
• On-site work in Humble, TX.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and commission fire alarm systems.
• Program fire alarm control panels for reliable operation.
• Diagnose and resolve low-voltage issues to ensure life safety.
• Perform life safety inspections and inspect portable extinguishers with documentation.
• Coordinate with clients to meet safety protocols and regulatory requirements across environments.
• Engage with adjacent systems: monitoring, extinguishers, kitchen hood, sprinklers, pumps, and backflow preventers.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring

Access control

Customer service

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET certification (preferred)

Job description

Are you driven to protect people and property?If you excel at solving complex low-voltage problems, programming control panels, and guiding customers through code compliance, you’ll thrive at Houston Fire & Security. This full-time, on-site role in Humble, TX puts you at the center of life safety—installing, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting critical systems that keep commercial buildings safe.What the Mission Looks LikeInstall, service, and commission fire alarm systems; program fire alarm control panels for reliable operation.Diagnose and resolve low-voltage issues to ensure life safety systems function flawlessly.Perform life safety inspections and inspect portable fire extinguishers with precision and thorough documentation.Partner with clients to meet safety protocols and regulatory requirements across a range of environments—from mid-rise to high-rise commercial sites.Engage with adjacent systems as needed: fire alarm monitoring, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps and controllers, and water storage tanks with backflow preventers.About YouHold current FAL and FEL-B licenses (required).Bring experience with fire alarm technologies and familiarity with life safety codes.Skilled in electrical and equipment troubleshooting, installation, and wiring; access control exposure is a plus.Communicative, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently on-site in Humble, TX.High school diploma or equivalent; NICET or similar certifications are a plus.What You’ll GainCompetitive pay matched to your experience.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement savings plan.Generous PTO and paid holidays.Certification reimbursement, ongoing training, and meaningful career growth.Access to the tools, resources, and support you need to excel.Who We AreHouston Fire & Security delivers comprehensive fire protection solutions—including design, installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance—for commercial properties. We help customers navigate changing codes to stay compliant, and we schedule recurring inspections and maintenance to keep every system operating at peak performance.Houston Fire & Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources or the hiring manager.