Travel Fire Alarm & Access Controls Technician

Manatal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Manatal is seeking a Traveling Alarm Technician to support service, troubleshooting, and installations for fire alarm, access controls, and low-voltage systems in New York, NY and surrounding areas. This travel-heavy role involves up to 75% travel from your home and 2–3 week rotations, with a company vehicle provided and night shifts required.

You will install, service, and test systems in commercial environments, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Field installation experience within security environments, including fire alarm, access controls, and low voltage systems.
• Reading blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, and low-voltage systems drawings.
• Willingness to work night shifts and travel up to 75% of time.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience with multiple access controls and intrusion detection manufacturers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair low-voltage systems, including fire alarm and access controls
• Run and terminate low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including concrete drilling, conduit bending, and pathway installation
• Complete wiring, terminations, and device installations for fire alarm, access controls, and other low-voltage systems in accordance with project specifications
• Install, repair, upgrade, and commission fire alarm systems based on building plans and electrical drawings
• Mount and wire devices such as sensors, panels, readers, and notification appliances for fire alarm and access controls
• Test and verify fire alarm, access controls, and low voltage systems to ensure full operational performance
• Troubleshoot new and existing low-voltage systems installations to ensure functionality, code compliance, and reliability
• Perform inspections and testing to confirm fire alarm and access controls meet local codes and legal requirements
• Collaborate with team leads and project managers to complete low-voltage systems projects on schedule
• Support documentation and closeout activities related to fire alarm, access controls, and low voltage systems

Skills

Field installation experience

Fire alarm systems

Access controls

Low voltage systems

Reading blueprints / drawings

Customer communication

Valid driver's license

Night work readiness

Education

NICET I or higher

Job description

Manatal is seeking a Traveling Alarm Technician to support service, troubleshooting, and installations for fire alarm, access controls, and low-voltage systems in New York, NY and surrounding areas. This travel-heavy role involves up to 75% travel from your home and 2–3 week rotations, with a company vehicle provided and night shifts required.

You will install, service, and test systems in commercial environments, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers to meet schedules.