Senior Fire Alarm Service Technician

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Global Recruitment Services is seeking a skilled fire alarm technician for commercial environments in Columbus, OH. The role requires hands-on installation, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning of fire alarm systems, with strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and life-safety codes.

A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks are required. Candidates should be capable of reading blueprints and schematics, performing device terminations, testing, and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on fire alarm installation/service experience in commercial environments.
• Experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 72 and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and construction drawings.
• Exp terminating, testing, and commissioning fire alarm devices and control panels.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and customer-specific security requirements.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

NFPA 72 knowledge

System programming

Valid driver's license

Background/drug screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Notifier certification

Simplex certification

Siemens certification

Edwards/EST certification

Honeywell certification

Kidde certification

Gamewell-FCI certification

Bosch certification

Texas FAL license

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Job description

Global firm that is hiring due to growth. Very competitive salary, excellent benefits, career development.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on fire alarm installation, and/or service experience in commercial environments.
• Experience with fire alarm system installation, programming, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 72, applicable building codes, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and construction drawings.
• Exp terminating, testing, and commissioning fire alarm devices and control panels.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and customer-specific security requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Certifications:

• NICET Level I or II in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II preferred).
• Manufacturer certifications are highly desirable, including: Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, Edwards/EST, Honeywell, Kidde, Gamewell-FCI, Bosch etc.
• Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL) or ability to obtain quickly.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Lift certification and basic low-voltage certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills:

Candidates should demonstrate experience with:

• Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Device replacement and troubleshooting.
• SLC and NAC circuit diagnostics.
• Smoke detectors, pull stations, horn/strobes, monitor modules, relay modules, duct detectors, beam detectors, and specialty initiating devices.
• Battery calculations and replacement.
• Ground fault and short circuit troubleshooting.
• Laptop-based programming and diagnostics.
• Basic networking concepts as they relate to modern fire alarm systems.
• Documentation of service work and deficiencies.