Travel Alarm Technician - Fire & Intrusion Systems

Prime Partners; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25–$45

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

Vacation & holidays

Per diem travel (hotel & meals)

401(k) matching

IRA options

Travel time & mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Partners seeks experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work on fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems in large commercial sites. Daytime work with regional travel (2-4 weeks) in a company vehicle after orientation; hotel and per diem provided.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who solve field problems and complete jobs with accuracy and attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits and long-term employment offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses where applicable.
• Knowledge of panels such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Willingness to travel regionally (2–4 weeks at a time) in a company vehicle.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Must have PPE, basic hand tools, and either a company or reliable personal vehicle.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (past 3 years).
• Boom/scissor lift and confined space certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems across large commercial environments.
• Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes.
• Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics and wiring corrections.
• Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems.
• Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6).
• Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors.
• Keep accurate documentation of service calls and installations.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Skills

Fire alarm system experience

Intrusion/Access control experience

Blueprints/technical documents

Troubleshooting

Customer-service mindset

Tools

Fire alarm panels (Silent Knight)

Fire-Lite

Notifier

Bosch

DSC

Honeywell

Job description

Prime Partners seeks experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work on fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems in large commercial sites. Daytime work with regional travel (2-4 weeks) in a company vehicle after orientation; hotel and per diem provided.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who solve field problems and complete jobs with accuracy and attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits and long-term employment offered.