Traveling Fire Alarm Superintendent — Lead Life-Safety Projects

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Amteck is seeking a Traveling Fire Alarm Superintendent to lead field crews and oversee fire alarm installation on assigned projects. This hands-on leadership role requires travel and extended assignments at project sites, balancing installation with crew leadership, planning, and documentation.

You will work with the Project Manager to coordinate daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on Life Safety projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of verified fire alarm installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to independently install fire alarm panels, devices and cabling.
• Ability to lead a field crew, provide direction, and train others.
• Completion of OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training.
• Strong planning, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise field employees performing fire alarm system installation.
• Install fire alarm panels, devices, and cabling independently.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm system issues (shorts, grounds, open circuits).
• Plan daily activities, crew assignments, and material needs to meet schedules.
• Communicate progress and staffing needs to Project Manager.
• Coordinate work with other electrical teams and contractors.
• Maintain task lists, punch lists, drawings, and closeout docs.
• Enforce safety policies and document violations as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

NICET Level I/II certification (Fire Alarm)

OSHA 10/30 training

Job description

Amteck is seeking a Traveling Fire Alarm Superintendent to lead field crews and oversee fire alarm installation on assigned projects. This hands-on leadership role requires travel and extended assignments at project sites, balancing installation with crew leadership, planning, and documentation.

You will work with the Project Manager to coordinate daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on Life Safety projects nationwide.