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Technicians will perform annual fire alarm certifications, acceptance testing, and thorough documentation of work and corrective actions.\nKey responsibilities\nInstall, program, service, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm control panels, detectors, notification devices, NACs, and other life-safety equipment.\nPerform system commissioning, acceptance testing, and annual fire alarm certifications per NFPA standards (including NFPA 72).\nWire new construction and retrofit existing structures for low-voltage fire alarm systems; follow applicable electrical and fire codes.\nDiagnose and repair system failures; update firmware and system programming as required.\nProvide customer training on system operation, basic troubleshooting, and evacuation/notification features.\nDocument tests, inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions clearly and descriptively.\nOperate company vehicles, ladders, lifts, and industry hand/power tools safely; load/unload materials and haul trailers as needed.\nSupport other security tasks as assigned (intrusion, access control, cameras) when required.\nRequired qualifications\nMinimum 1 year field experience as an alarm/low-voltage technician with hands-on fire alarm work preferred.\nPractical experience installing, programming, servicing, and troubleshooting fire panels and life-safety devices.\nWorking knowledge of NFPA 72 and other applicable fire codes and standards.\nValid driver’s license and clean driving record; able to pass background checks (criminal and driving).\nComfortable working in confined spaces (attics, basements, crawl spaces), climbing ladders, lifting 50+ lbs regularly.\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer-facing communication skills.\nOwn common industry hand tools and experience using meters and test equipment.\nPreferred\nNICET certification (Level I-III) in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.\nTrade or technical training in low-voltage electronics, fire systems, or related field.\nExperience performing formal acceptance testing and preparing inspection/certification reports.\nWork environment & physical requirements\nRegular ladder work, wiring tasks, and working in tight spaces.\nFrequent lifting and carrying of equipment and materials.\nDriving company trucks/large vans and hauling trailers as required.\nCompensation & benefits\nStarting pay: (commensurate with experience)\n401(k) retirement plan with employer match\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nCompany Vehicle \nHealth insurance options\nIndustry training and education opportunities (trade shows, seminars)\nEEOC Statement\nIndependent Alarm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3276,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Health insurance","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T19:56:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":7,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.239,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":85,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:5","win:tail","crowd:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/independentalarmnj-fire-alarm-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/independentalarmnj-fire-alarm-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T02:58:22Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3157,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1843,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}