Fire Alarm Problems Don t Find Themselves. You Do.
Now Hiring: Level II Fire Alarm Technician DFW
When there s a ground fault, a device isn t communicating, or a circuit isn t operating correctly, you know how to start narrowing down the problem.
TradeSTAR is recruiting Level II Fire Alarm Technicians for an established life safety contractor serving commercial projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We re looking for technicians who have moved beyond the basics and can contribute to installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting in the field.
If you have commercial fire alarm experience, a Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL), and you re ready to keep building your technical skills, we want to talk with you.
Put Your Fire Alarm Experience to Work
As a Level II Fire Alarm Technician, you ll work alongside experienced life safety professionals while taking on greater responsibility for commercial fire alarm systems.
Your responsibilities may include:
Install fire alarm cable, supports, devices, and related system equipment
Install and terminate horn/strobes, pull stations, smoke detectors, duct detectors, and other fire alarm devices
Perform device and fire alarm panel terminations
Read blueprints, riser diagrams, and system drawings
Identify cable pathways and device locations
Test circuits, devices, and system operation
Diagnose and troubleshoot ground faults and wiring problems
Use VOM/multimeters and other testing equipment
Work with DC circuits, resistance, voltage drop, and Ohm s Law
Maintain proper circuit integrity and system wiring
Apply working knowledge of NFPA 72
Verify proper installation and operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, annunciators, panels, and related components
Assist with system testing and certification
Complete progress reports, material lists, and testing documentation
Provide direction to installers or small crews when needed
You won t just be installing devices. You ll be developing the system-level knowledge and troubleshooting ability that separates experienced fire alarm technicians from installers.
What We re Looking For
Qualified candidates should have:
Commercial fire alarm installation experience
A current Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL)
Experience terminating fire alarm devices and equipment
Experience installing and working with duct detectors
Fire alarm panel termination experience
Strong testing and troubleshooting skills
Experience identifying and diagnosing ground faults
Working knowledge of NFPA 72
Ability to read blueprints, risers, and fire alarm drawings
Experience using VOM/multimeters and testing equipment
Understanding of fire alarm circuits and system components
Ability to work with limited supervision
Strong communication and documentation skills
Reliable transportation
Experience providing direction to other technicians or installers is a plus.
Keep Building Your Fire Alarm Career
You ve already learned how to install the system. The next step is becoming the technician who understands why it works, why it doesn t, and how to fix it.
This opportunity can give you additional exposure to:
Commercial fire alarm projects throughout DFW
Advanced system troubleshooting
Ground-fault diagnosis
Panel and system-level work
Testing and certification
NFPA 72 requirements
Increased field responsibility
Crew leadership experience
Continued technical training and industry certifications
It s an opportunity to continue developing the skills needed for future Senior Technician and Lead Technician positions.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay based on your FAL, commercial fire alarm experience, and technical skill level.
Benefits and professional development opportunities are available, including opportunities for continued training and industry certification.
You Earned the License. Now Build the Experience Behind It.
If you re ready to take on more troubleshooting, testing, and technical responsibility, TradeSTAR wants to connect you with an opportunity where you can continue developing your fire alarm career.
Apply today.
For immediate consideration, call or text 469-930-7515, visit our office Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, or send your resume to dalcable@tradestarinc.com.
TradeSTAR Dallas
8200 Springwood Dr., Suite 245
Irving, TX 75063
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