Safety and Fire Alarm System Technician

A Safety and Fire Alarm System Technician installs, tests, maintains, and repairs life-safety infrastructure, including fire alarm panels, smoke detectors, notification devices, and integrated suppression systems to ensure full operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Position: Safety & Fire Alarm System Technician

Department: Technical Operations / Maintenance

Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Setup: Mount, wire, and program fire alarm control panels (FACP), initiating devices (smoke/heat detectors, manual call points), and notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers).
• Maintenance & Inspection: Perform routine preventative maintenance, periodic testing, and system audits in accordance with local safety standards and civil defense codes.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose system faults, ground faults, short circuits, and communication failures; replace defective components promptly.
• System Integration: Interface fire alarm systems with building automation, HVAC shutdown, access control, emergency lighting, and fire suppression systems (FM-200, deluge, sprinklers).
• Documentation: Complete service logs, inspection reports, and compliance certificates following every installation or maintenance service.

Required Qualifications & Skills
CategoryRequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma / Technical Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Telecommunications EngineeringExperience2–5 years of hands-on experience in fire alarm installation and low-voltage electrical systemsTechnical KnowledgeFamiliarity with major systems (e.g., Siemens, Honeywell, Edwards, Simplex, Bosch); understanding of IP networking and relay logicCertificationsCivil Defense accreditation or relevant national safety/fire certifications preferredCore CompetenciesSchematic reading, multimeter testing, low-voltage wiring, problem-solving under pressure