Fire Alarm Service and Installation Technician
Location
Connecticut, USA
Level
Technician
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
January 29, 2026
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This position is responsible for the installation, service, and certification of life safety systems and associated devices according to local & national codes and standards. Installers are responsible for general assigned installation activities such as installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs on the installation of life safety systems and related components.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
- Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
- Install equipment according to national life safety codes and installation standards
- Verify integrity of all work prior to beginning. This may include functionality testing of installed devices, metering circuits and devices for shorts, grounds and faults.
- Repair as needed to ensure a fully compliant system operation.
- Provide documentation according to NFPA standards upon completion of work with additional sign-off upon successful testing & certification.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed. Turn-in “as-built” drawings and required copies of NFPA forms to Installation Coordinator upon completion of job.
- If assigned a company vehicle, maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock, ensure vehicle is regularly serviced and immediately report any problems with vehicle
- Provide a weekly/daily job status for review with manager
- Maintain assigned tools and equipment and report any defects or problems immediately upon discovery.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay:
- Pay range is $30 to $40 DOE & Licensing.
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Requirements
Education/Qualification:
- A minimum of three years of fire alarm industry experience is required.
- Must have a strong electrical and technical aptitude, and the ability to apply learned skills.
- Shall be able to demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multimeters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
- Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
- Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
- Should have Connecticut Fire Alarm License Class L or Class C. Class E is a plus.
- Alarm programming skills are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity
