Alarm Technician
8 days ago
El Paso
Job Description * • Job description - We are currently seeking experienced Alarm Technicians for service and project work involving fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems. This full-time role includes travel within a 4-6 hour radius of your home base. Ideal candidates are dependable, self-driven professionals who can work independently, solve problems in the field, and take pride in completing jobs with accuracy and attention to detail. We provide long-term employment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities: • Install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain fire alarm, intrusion/burglar, and access control systems across commercial environments., • Program and test devices, ensuring full system functionality and compliance with local codes., • Perform inspections and repairs, including panel diagnostics, device replacements, and wiring corrections., • Work from blueprints, riser diagrams, and site layouts to install complete systems., • Pull, terminate, and label low-voltage wiring (18/2, Cat5e/Cat6, composite)., • Install control panels, keypads, magnetic locks, strikes, door contacts, motion sensors, sirens, and card readers., • Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning with end users or inspectors., • Keep accurate documentation of service calls, installations, and work performed., • Prior experience installing and servicing fire alarm, intrusion, and access control systems., • State-required low-voltage and alarm licenses (fire/burg/intrusion/security) where applicable., • Knowledge of panels such as Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Notifier, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell, etc., • Familiar with NFPA codes and ADA/fire/life safety compliance., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents., • Comfortable with travel, occasional overnight stays, and varied schedules., • Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset., • Must have PPE, basic hand tools, and either a company or reliable personal vehicle., • Valid drivers license with a clean driving record (past 3 years)., • $25-$45 hourly rate, dependent on experience and certifications., • Fully paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage., • Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance., • Generous paid vacation time and holidays., • Additional benefits including Teladoc, TriaHealth, and services for legal and identity theft protection., • Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans., • Per-diem allowances for overnight travel. Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.