Fire Systems Installer
Location
California, USA
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
December 5, 2025
As a Fire Alarm Installer, you will lead the installation of fire life safety systems on large commercial projects. Your responsibilities include managing field crews, coordinating with project managers, contractors, and clients, and ensuring all projects are completed safely, on time, and to high standards.
Work Schedule:
- Hours may vary. Must be able to work 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
Your main responsibilities are to:
- Oversee installation of all EST system components:
- EST3 / EST4 panels and subassemblies
- Networked fire alarm nodes and fiber loops
- Signature Series detection and notification devices
- Power supplies, NACs, and booster panels
- Perform device mapping, panel configuration, and system programming.
- Troubleshoot Signature device addressing, communication issues, SLC loops, and system faults.
- Oversee system testing, inspection, and commissioning according to EST manufacturer procedures.
- Ensure downloading, uploading, and updating EST system databases is performed correctly.
Job Requirements
Position Requirements:
- 5+ years in construction and/or low voltage installation
- 5+ years installing low voltage in a Commercial environment
- 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 drive, 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 multi-tenant properties.
- Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
- Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 50+ pounds, daily
- Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
- Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally
