Fire Alarm Installation Technician
Location
New Jersey, USA
Level
Technician
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$25-$40 per hour
Job Description
Posted on:
February 23, 2026
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
This position is responsible for the installation 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 fire alarm/life safety systems and related components.
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
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be punctual. Being on time is critical due to the regular need to perform functionality and sound tests prior to a building’s tenant arrivals.
- Review blueprints/drawings to determine device locations and placement.
- Ensure materials and equipment match scope of work and job sold.
- Install equipment according to national electrical, fire alarm and life safety codes and installation standards
- Meet with building engineers, property management and/or site contacts upon arrival to facility to notify of work status and again upon conclusion of workday.
- Verify integrity of all work prior to tying-in to building’s fire alarm system. 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.
- Conduct sound tests to ensure decibel level of installed notification appliances meet or exceed NFPA requirements.
- 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 Rate: $25-40 hourly based on experience.
Job Requirements
Education/Qualification:
- Must have strong electrical and technical aptitude and the ability to apply learned skills.
- A minimum of 3 years of Fire Alarm industry experience is required.
- NICET certification in Fire Alarm Technology shall be pursued and acquired within first year of employment; and certification maintained while employed
- Shall be able demonstrate proficiency in use of test equipment to include digital multi- meters, battery analyzers, sound level meters and communication equipment.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and be customer service oriented.
- Should have experience in managing teams or groups of individuals on projects.
- 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.
