Fire & Security Tech

Fire Alarm & Security Technician II (Installation, Service & Inspection)

Location:

Anchorage, AK, with frequent travel (50% or more) to remote Alaska sites Type:
Full-time Pay:
Wide range based on experience, certification level, and permits held. Travel per diem per company policy.

About the Role Opti Staffing Group is recruiting an experienced Fire Alarm & Security Technician II for a growing Alaska fire alarm and security contractor. You will install, program, test, inspect, and service commercial fire alarm systems across the state, from Anchorage to remote villages reached by small aircraft. This is a senior field role for a NICET Level II technician who works independently, solves problems on site, and represents the company professionally.

Fire alarm is the main focus. Video surveillance, access control, and other low-voltage systems are a secondary part of the job.

What You’ll DoFire alarm (primary)

• Install fire alarm systems, including panel and device terminations, wiring, and quality-control checks
• Program and modify panel databases, and perform commissioning, acceptance, and AHJ witness testing, including voice evacuation and system interfaces
• Work from drawings, riser diagrams, submittals, and manuals, and flag conflicts to the Project Manager early
• Perform inspections, testing, and maintenance per NFPA 72, the adopted fire code, and manufacturer requirements
• Diagnose and repair troubles, ground faults, and communication failures on Notifier and other fire alarm systems
• Complete accurate inspection reports and service tickets, and report deficiencies and upgrade opportunities to management
• Lead on site when assigned, coordinate with other trades, and mentor less-experienced technicians
• Plan and pack materials, tools, and spare parts for remote trips, and track time, materials, and field changes
• Keep customers informed, train facility staff, and complete as-builts and closeout documentation
• Keep NICET certification, State of Alaska permits, and factory certifications current

Security and low-voltage (secondary)

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot IP video and access control systems, with emphasis on Genetec Security Center
• Install and configure IP clocks, paging, and intercom, and perform basic network setup (IP addressing, PoE, VLANs)
• Pull, terminate, label, and test low-voltage, network, and fiber cabling

Required Qualifications

• NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems or higher
• 5+ years of hands-on commercial fire alarm experience with addressable systems
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 and the fire code as adopted in Alaska
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, submittals, and manufacturer manuals
• State of Alaska fire alarm technician permit, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Skilled with test equipment, laptop programming tools, and Microsoft Office
• 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license
• Able to pass a background check for secure facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Notifier factory certification (ONYX Series, Veri Fire Tools, NOTI-FIRE-NET, DVC)
• NICET Level III or higher
• Genetec Security Center (Omnicast/Synergis) or other access control platform experience
• IP clock, paging, intercom, mass notification, and IP networking experience
• Experience working in rural or remote Alaska

Who Succeeds Here

You are self-reliant and resourceful, and you plan ahead when the nearest parts house is a plane ride away. You own your quality and leave every system tested, documented, and code compliant. You communicate early, work safely, and treat every customer and community with respect.

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel throughout Alaska (50% or more), including small-aircraft flights and multi-day or multi-week assignments
• Limited lodging, extended hours, and extreme cold
• Regularly lift and carry 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
• Climb ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights and from aerial lifts
• Work in attics, crawl spaces, and other tight spaces
• Reasonable accommodations available

Growth and Compensation

Pay is based on experience and certification level, with a travel per diem per company policy

Company-directed factory training and certifications are supported

Strong performance can lead to lead technician or field supervision roles

Benefits and work arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process