Low Voltage Cabling Apprentices

Experienced Fire Alarm Technicians

Pay Rate: $26.00-$35.00/hr

Location:

Austin, TX & Surrounding Areas

TradeSTAR Austin is seeking experienced, licensed Fire Alarm Technicians, Service Technicians, and Lead Fire Alarm Technicians for opportunities with leading commercial fire alarm and life safety contractors in Texas!

• Commercial Fire Alarm Installation
• Installing and terminating conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Installing smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, pull stations, and horn/strobes
• Wiring notification appliance circuits (NACs) and signaling line circuits (SLCs)
• Installing monitor modules, control modules, isolators, and remote annunciators
• Installing fire alarm control panels (FACPs), power supplies, and battery backup systems
• Pulling and terminating FPL, FPLR, FPLP, and other approved fire alarm cable
• Installing conduit, junction boxes, cable supports, and device backboxes
• Reading fire alarm blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, and device layouts

• Diagnosing ground faults, open circuits, shorts, and intermittent system troubles
• Troubleshooting SLC communication failures, NAC faults, and device addressing issues
• Diagnosing control panel faults, power supply issues, and battery failures
• Troubleshooting addressable devices, communication modules, and networked panels
• Performing system repairs, device replacements, and corrective maintenance
• Using digital multimeters and manufacturer diagnostic software
• Troubleshooting fire alarm monitoring and communication equipment
• Servicing systems in occupied commercial buildings and active facilities

• Performing fire alarm inspections and testing in accordance with applicable NFPA 72 requirements
• Conducting device testing, sensitivity testing, and functional verification
• Testing notification appliances, initiating devices, and control functions
• Performing battery testing, voltage-drop verification, and circuit testing
• Testing elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, duct detection, and other system interfaces
• Supporting fire sprinkler supervisory and waterflow device testing
• Conducting acceptance testing and assisting with AHJ inspections
• Completing inspection reports, deficiency documentation, and test records
• Supporting final commissioning, system turnover, and customer training

• NOTIFIER – ONYX Series, NFS2-3030, NFS-320
• Edwards / EST – EST3, EST4, iO Series
• Johnson Controls / Simplex – 4100ES, 4010ES
• Siemens – Cerberus PRO, Desigo Fire Safety
• Honeywell / Fire-Lite – ES Series, MS Series
• Gamewell-FCI – E3 Series, S3 Series
• Silent Knight – 6000 Series
• Bosch – FPA Series
• Potter – IPA Series

Experience with multiple platforms, manufacturer programming software, proprietary systems, or networked fire alarm systems is a strong advantage.

Candidates are not expected to have experience with every manufacturer listed.

• Leading installation and service crews on commercial projects
• Coordinating manpower, materials, and daily field activities
• Reviewing fire alarm plans, specifications, and device layouts
• Planning cable pathways, panel locations, and installation sequences
• Performing advanced system troubleshooting and technical problem-solving
• Supervising panel terminations, device installation, and system testing
• Coordinating with general contractors, electrical contractors, and other trades
• Communicating with project managers, inspectors, and customer representatives
• Managing punch lists, project documentation, and system closeout
• Mentoring junior technicians and maintaining installation quality

• Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL) or other applicable…