Fire Alarm Testing Lead Technician
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Testing Lead Technician to oversee inspection teams performing Title 19 and NFPA 72 fire alarm testing throughout Los Angeles County. The Lead Technician will serve as the on-site authority for testing, documentation, customer communication, and compliance for commercial, industrial, and multi-story buildings.
Schedule:
- Hours will vary, must be able to work on-call, weekends, nights, split shifts, and rotating shifts (if needed).
At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off
- Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
- Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
- Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
- Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential
Responsibilities
Lead and perform Title 19, NFPA 72 annual, semi-annual, and quarterly fire alarm system inspections.
- Test and verify operation of:
- Smoke/heat detectors
- Pull stations
- Horns/strobes/speakers
- Duct detectors
- Waterflow & tamper switches (with sprinkler contractors)
- Control panels, SLC/NAC circuits, and power supplies
- Conduct testing for integrated systems such as elevators, HVAC shutdowns, fire pumps, and clean-agent systems.
- Supervise a team of inspection technicians and helpers.
- Train staff on testing procedures, documentation, safety, and system identification.
- Ensure efficient daily workflow and accurate device counts.
- Complete required California Title 19 State Fire Marshal forms.
- Accurately document deficiencies and communicate needed repairs to clients and project managers.
- Ensure all testing complies with NFPA 72, California Title 19, and local AHJ requirements
- Coordinate onsite testing schedules with building engineers, facility managers, and security teams.
- Provide clear explanations of inspection results and deficiency repairs.
Job Requirements
Position Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in fire life safety testing
- Los Angeles Chief’s Regulation 4 Certificate of Fitness (in one or more categories)
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily.
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations.
- Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, and high-rise buildings,
- Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
- Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 20+ pounds, daily
- Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
- Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally
