Senior Fire Alarm Technician — Troubleshooting & On‑Call

Patriot Fire Protection; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. seeks a Fire Alarm Service Technician to diagnose faults, perform inspections, and keep life-safety systems compliant across a range of systems.

You’ll troubleshoot on‑site, respond to calls, and clearly communicate findings to customers and site personnel. Required: High School Diploma or GED, EL-06 license, 4+ years in fire alarm inspection/maintenance, 2+ years in installation; NEC/NFPA 72 knowledge; ability to lift up to 70 lbs; willing to work on-call

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• EL-06 License (required).
• NICET II (preferred but not required).
• 4+ years in fire alarm inspection, testing, maintenance, and/or repair.
• 2+ years in fire alarm installation (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC (low voltage) and NFPA 72, particularly inspection and testing requirements.
• Familiarity with water-based fire sprinkler systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspection & Testing: Perform scheduled inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on fire alarm systems, batteries, and electrical wiring in accordance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer requirements
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair system faults, nuisance alarms, and device failures across diverse proprietary and non-proprietary fire alarm systems
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency and trouble service calls, often as part of an on-call rotation
• Compliance: Ensure all inspection, testing, and repair work complies with relevant codes including NFPA standards and AHJ requirements
• Documentation: Complete inspection, testing, and correction reports accurately and maintain required records for code compliance
• Customer Service: Convey system operation, deficiencies, and recommended corrections clearly to customers and building personnel
• Professional Growth: Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities, including limited install or upgrade work as needed

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. seeks a Fire Alarm Service Technician to diagnose faults, perform inspections, and keep life-safety systems compliant across a range of systems.

You’ll troubleshoot on‑site, respond to calls, and clearly communicate findings to customers and site personnel. Required: High School Diploma or GED, EL-06 license, 4+ years in fire alarm inspection/maintenance, 2+ years in installation; NEC/NFPA 72 knowledge; ability to lift up to 70 lbs; willing to work on-call