Traveling Fire Alarm & Access Control Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

401(k)

Travel per diem

Travel lodging

Job summary

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

Travel is supported with hotel and per diem; candidates should be dependable, self-driven, and able to work independently, solving field problems with accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses where applicable.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Willingness to travel regionally (24 weeks at a time).
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and life-safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems.
• Program and test devices for full system functionality.
• Inspect and repair panels, wiring, and devices.
• Read blueprints and site layouts to install complete systems.
• Pull and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6).
• Install panels, keypads, magnetic locks, readers, and sensors.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, and handover to clients or inspectors.
• Document service calls and work performed.
• Travel to job sites in company vehicle; maintain tools and safety.

Skills

Fire alarm installation

Intrusion systems

Access control systems

Blueprints interpretation

Troubleshooting

Customer-service mindset

Valid drivers license

Tools

Silent Knight

Fire-Lite

Notifier

Bosch

DSC

Honeywell

Job description

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

Travel is supported with hotel and per diem; candidates should be dependable, self-driven, and able to work independently, solving field problems with accuracy and attention to detail.