Senior Fire Alarm Technician: Lead Troubleshooting & Mentoring

Century Fire Protection; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illus

Supplemental Insurance: Hospital/Never

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA is seeking a senior Fire Alarm Technician with 5-7+ years of experience to independently inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex fire alarm systems. You will serve as a technical expert, mentor junior technicians, and support service leadership with critical needs.

Ideal candidates hold NICET Level III/IV and have strong NFPA 72 and AHJ knowledge. Travel up to 25% and on-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5-7+ years of fire alarm service or installation experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Alarm Systems preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), and local AHJ requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 and local codes.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex fire alarm systems, panels, networks, and devices.
• Diagnose system deficiencies, determine corrective actions, and complete repairs efficiently.
• Interface directly with customers, building owners, and AHJs regarding system performance and compliance.
• Complete detailed service reports, inspection documentation, and deficiency reports accurately and timely.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Fire Alarm Technician I and II personnel.
• Assist with system upgrades, retrofits, and special projects.
• Support emergency service calls and on-call rotation as required.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Troubleshooting

Inspection/testing

Customer interface

Mentoring juniors

Education

High school diploma

NICET Level III/IV in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

Fire alarm panels

Notifier devices

Testing equipment

Job description

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA is seeking a senior Fire Alarm Technician with 5-7+ years of experience to independently inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex fire alarm systems. You will serve as a technical expert, mentor junior technicians, and support service leadership with critical needs.

Ideal candidates hold NICET Level III/IV and have strong NFPA 72 and AHJ knowledge. Travel up to 25% and on-call rotation may be required.