Licensed Fire Alarm Technician
$83,200–$114,400 year
On-siteBurlington, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct scheduled inspections and testing of commercial fire alarm and life-safety systems, including initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, and associated components. Troubleshoot system troubles, ground faults, intermittent conditions, communication failures, damaged wiring, and defective devices. Diagnose deficiencies and complete authorized repairs, replacements, and system corrections while verifying operation after repairs or equipment replacement. Coordinate system testing with customers, monitoring companies, building representatives, sprinkler technicians, electricians, and local fire departments. Complete detailed inspection reports, service tickets, device inventories, deficiency reports, and customer signoffs, documenting location, condition, and recommended corrections with photographs. Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, equipment, and completed work, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards, Massachusetts fire and electrical codes, and local AHJ regulations. Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service requests when scheduled. Perform additional fire alarm service and inspection responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Active and valid Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician License in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial fire alarm systems
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot conventional, addressable, and networked fire alarm systems
- Working knowledge of fire alarm inspection, testing, maintenance, and documentation practices
- Ability to read and interpret fire alarm drawings, riser diagrams, point lists, sequence-of-operation documents, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Familiarity with applicable Massachusetts fire and electrical codes, NFPA 72, and local AHJ requirements
- Ability to operate fire alarm testing equipment, electrical meters, battery testers, laptop-based programming software, and standard hand and power tools
- Ability to accurately complete electronic service tickets and inspection reports using a tablet, laptop, or mobile device
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and work occasional nights, weekends, or overtime when required
- Ability to safely climb and work from ladders, lifts, and elevated work platforms
- Ability to lift and carry tools, ladders, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to distinguish audible and visual alarm signals and identify wiring and device markings
Desired Qualifications
- NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems
- Manufacturer certifications or direct experience with systems such as EST, Notifier, Gamewell-FCI, Fire-Lite, Siemens, Simplex, Bosch, Kidde, Potter, or similar platforms
- Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, municipal, multifamily, and special-hazard facilities
- Experience programming or making minor system modifications within the limitations of the technician's license, training, and company authorization
- Experience completing fire alarm inspection reports using FireNspec, BuildingReports, Inspect Point, ServiceTrade, or similar software
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Massachusetts Class B Journeyman Electrician License or additional relevant licenses and certifications
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