Mission-Critical Fire Alarm Technician

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a mission-critical fire alarm technician to install, test, and maintain life-safety systems in data centers, hospitals, and other sensitive environments. You will read blueprints, wire low-voltage circuits, and ensure reliable operation to prevent downtime.

The role requires NFPA knowledge and 2–5 years of hands-on experience with NICET preferred. You’ll document inspections and coordinate with project teams during scheduled maintenance windows, including

Qualifications

• NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 knowledge required.
• 2–5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or fire alarm experience.

Responsibilities

• Install complex low-voltage wiring and detection devices per blueprints.
• Perform commissioning, point-to-point testing, and verification of systems.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and diagnostic checks.
• Diagnose faults using multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain inspection reports and NFPA documentation.
• Coordinate with data center engineers and project teams during maintenance windows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low-voltage wiring

Fire alarm systems

Troubleshooting

NFPA knowledge

Education

NICET Certification preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

Programming platforms

Job description

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a mission-critical fire alarm technician to install, test, and maintain life-safety systems in data centers, hospitals, and other sensitive environments. You will read blueprints, wire low-voltage circuits, and ensure reliable operation to prevent downtime.

The role requires NFPA knowledge and 2–5 years of hands-on experience with NICET preferred. You’ll document inspections and coordinate with project teams during scheduled maintenance windows, including