Alarm Construction Technician

Overview

Install, service, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• installation
• troubleshooting
• testing
• inventory management
• quality control
• safety reporting

Tasks

-Keep jobsites clean and organized -Actively Participate in required team meetings -Ensure Production Efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours and proactive communication with superintendent -Coordinate the daily work schedules and direct the daily tasks/productivity of assigned employees -Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, etc. -Ensure project results are achieved within financial and productivity budgets -Accurately complete, execute and process paperwork/electronic or paperless required by the office and corporate management systems -Support and Ensure Adherence to Company SOPs – Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc. -Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities -Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook -Be a leader: oversee, direct, and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire alarm manager -Ensure timely and accurate Incident and Accident Reporting -Maintain Quality Control i.e. reduce the need for return trips and warranty work -Maintain a clean and safe work environment -Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction -Complete all Training Requirements – Safety, Certifications, etc. -Conduct/coordinate necessary testing of the system Ensure required certifications are complete -Ensure awareness and support of Stop Work Authority -Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork -Maintain inventory on vehicle -Ensure proper Inventory Management – review, update, and approve packing slips – submitted timely, proper material management -Ensure timely and complete submittal of JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Audit Forms, etc. -Instruct and train Helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process of service, repair and/or system installation -Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy -Hold yourself accountable for Safe Driving of Company Vehicles -Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate and professional, with required signatures -Ensure proper Maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc. -Submit accurate Timesheet – job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed on time, etc., support transition to Electronic timesheet submittal -Maintain a Professional appearance -Installation, service, and trouble-shooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment -Installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings

Requirements

• nfpa
• nec
• fire alarm
• forklift
• driver's license
• 2-4 years

What You Bring

ALARM CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN -Demonstrate positive team work and ability to be a team leader and mentor -Knowledgeable with NFPA, NEC and local applicable codes and all necessary codes -Understanding of NFPA codes and standards -Must have knowledge of fire alarm systems.. -Understand fire alarm installation requirements. -Timeliness – at the job on time; attendance; communication with supervisor; paperwork -Ability to take direction from upper management -Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent -Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers -Forklift and scissor lift certification, preferred -Ability to properly read fire alarm blueprints, submittals and operation/product manuals. -Must have valid state driver's license and good driving record -Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc. -Minimum of 2-4 years of experience -Self-motivated, Ambitious, Interactive, Communicative, Detail-oriented, Organized -Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed -Experience with powered hand tools, hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices -Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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About Allied Fire Protection

-Turned a teenage dream into a fire-safety powerhouse. -Grew into a full-service contractor with six Texas offices. -Specializes in fire sprinkler systems, alarm detection, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring, and underground mains. -Engineers systems early in project planning, coordinating BIM designs and municipal requirements for seamless integration. -Manages everything from design and installation to monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and emergency response. -Trusted by industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and residential clients across Texas on flagship projects. -Notable for its veteran-field-tech culture, apprenticeship training, and owners who still lead crews in the field. -Underground work—including water-main taps, vaults, backflow assemblies, and hydrant mains—sets it apart from peers.

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