Job Position: Fire Alarm Service & Installation Technician
Pay Rate: $30 $38 per Hour (DOE)
TradeSTAR is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Service & Installation Technicians to support commercial projects throughout the Austin area. We are looking for professionals with experience installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and programming commercial fire alarm systems while ensuring work meets NFPA and NEC standards.
Responsibilities
Perform installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
Service, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair commercial fire alarm equipment.
Program and configure fire alarm control panels and associated field devices.
Install and diagnose SLC loops, NAC circuits, initiating devices, notification appliances, relays, and power supplies.
Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, riser drawings, and project specifications.
Conduct acceptance testing and complete all required project documentation.
Ensure all work complies with NFPA 72, NEC, manufacturer guidelines, and local AHJ requirements.
Qualifications
2+ years of commercial fire alarm experience preferred.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 72.
Experience with systems such as Notifier, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Edwards/EST, Siemens, Simplex, Bosch, or Gamewell-FCI.
Familiarity with multimeters and manufacturer programming software.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Valid driver's license required.
Texas Fire Alarm License and/or NICET certification is a plus.
Benefits
Competitive pay: $30 $38/hour DOE
Overtime opportunities
Health benefits
Career growth opportunities
TradeSTAR Austin Office
305 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Suite 310
Pflugerville, TX 78665
512-345-7827
Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM
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