Hilltop Alarms

Fire Alarm Technician

Job Description

Posted on: 
June 11, 2025

We are actively seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician to join our growing team. This position reports directly to the General Manager and is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in fire alarm and low voltage systems. The role includes field service work, programming, client interaction, and coordination with other trades.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Fuel card
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Overtime pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Share on-call responsibilities
  • Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace system equipment
  • Program fire alarm and/or low voltage systems
  • Research and resolve system issues using multiple resources
  • Communicate clearly with contractors, building owners, and customers
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, software programs, and manuals
  • Assist customers with questions in a professional and timely manner
  • Update project status to management regularly
  • Complete all required company documentation accurately and on time

Job Requirements

Preferred System Experience:

  • Edwards/EST
  • Kidde
  • Notifier
  • FireLite
  • Bosch
  • Silent Knight
  • Telguard

Qualifications:

  • 4+ Years of relevant experience
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Must pass background and driving record checks
  • Proficient in MS Office and/or Google Docs
  • Excellent communication skills, customer-facing demeanor
  • Reliable with regular, predictable attendance
  • NICET and/or California State Fire Life Safety Certification (Required)

Physical Requirements:

  • Comfortable working at heights (ladders, lifts up to 60 ft)
  • Able to work in confined spaces (crawl spaces, ceilings, ducts)
  • Capable of lifting and moving up to 75 lbs
  • Perform physical labor with tools and equipment as requir

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