Mission-Critical Fire Alarm Technician

EMCOR Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a mission-critical fire alarm technician to install, test and maintain high-reliability life safety systems in sensitive environments such as data centers, hospitals, and communication hubs where failures can cause catastrophic downtime.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or fire alarm experience, deep NFPA code knowledge (70/72), and proficiency with major manufacturer programming platforms.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72; NICET Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or commercial fire alarm experience.
• Proficiency in programming major manufacturer platforms.
• Must be able to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs and work in confined or elevated spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install complex low-voltage wiring, control panels, and detection devices per engineering blueprints.
• Perform point-to-point testing and verification of fire alarm and related systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and battery load tests to prevent failures.
• Troubleshoot faults using multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain records of testing results and NFPA-required inspections.
• Coordinate with data center engineers, project managers, and safety officers during maintenance windows.

Skills

NFPA 70/72 knowledge

NICET certification preferred

Low-voltage electrical experience

Programming manufacturer platforms

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a mission-critical fire alarm technician to install, test and maintain high-reliability life safety systems in sensitive environments such as data centers, hospitals, and communication hubs where failures can cause catastrophic downtime.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or fire alarm experience, deep NFPA code knowledge (70/72), and proficiency with major manufacturer programming platforms.