Travel Alarm Technician - Fire & Intrusion Systems Expert

Manatal; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel per diem

Travel time and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Manatal seeks experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work on fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems at large commercial sites. This full-time role requires daytime hours with regional travel of 2–4 weeks per rotation in a company vehicle after orientation.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven, and able to work independently, solving field problems with accuracy. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and long-term employment prospects.

Qualifications

• Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses where applicable.
• Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

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, device replacements, 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, composite).
• 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, installations, and work performed.
• Drive company or personal vehicle to job sites, maintaining tools, PPE, and safety standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Intrusion systems

Access control

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Tools

Silent Knight

Fire-Lite

Notifier

Bosch

DSC

Honeywell

Job description

Manatal seeks experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work on fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems at large commercial sites. This full-time role requires daytime hours with regional travel of 2–4 weeks per rotation in a company vehicle after orientation.

Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven, and able to work independently, solving field problems with accuracy. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and long-term employment prospects.