Mission-Critical Fire Alarm Technician for Data Centers

Shambaugh-; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 data centers, hospitals, and other sensitive environments.

Job involves NFPA code work, NICET preference, and coordination with engineers to ensure zero downtime during scheduled maintenance. Includes routine preventive maintenance and advanced troubleshooting in demanding facilities.

Qualifications

• NFPA 70/72 knowledge required.
• NICET certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of hands-on low-voltage electrical or commercial fire alarm experience in industrial or mission-critical settings.
• Proficiency in programming major manufacturer platforms.

Responsibilities

• System Installation: Install complex low-voltage wiring, control panels, and detection devices per engineering blueprints.
• Commissioning & Testing: Perform point-to-point testing and verification of integrated fire alarm systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct diagnostic checks and battery load tests to prevent failures.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose faults and communication errors using multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Compliance Documentation: Maintain testing records, system changes, and NFPA inspection reports.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with data center engineers, project managers, and safety officers during maintenance windows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

NFPA 70/72 knowledge

NICET certification

Low-voltage experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Fire alarm programming platforms

Job description

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a mission-critical fire alarm technician to install, test, and maintain high-reliability life safety systems in data centers, hospitals, and other sensitive environments.

Job involves NFPA code work, NICET preference, and coordination with engineers to ensure zero downtime during scheduled maintenance. Includes routine preventive maintenance and advanced troubleshooting in demanding facilities.