Lead Fire Alarm​/Low Voltage Technician

Lead Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Technician

Location: Brownsville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Low Voltage / Fire & Life Safety Systems

Reports To: Low Voltage Manager

We are seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm / Low Voltage Technician to lead and perform field installation, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of commercial fire alarm and related low-voltage systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on technical expertise in commercial fire alarm systems, the ability to diagnose complex system issues, and experience leading field activities and providing technical guidance to other technicians.

This individual will ensure that projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable NFPA standards, local codes, manufacturer specifications, and customer requirements. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring independent technical work, team coordination, customer communication, and a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

• Fire Alarm Installation and Commissioning
• Lead and perform installation of commercial conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Install, terminate, label, and connect fire alarm control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual pull stations, horns, strobes, modules, relays, and related devices.
• Install and troubleshoot initiating device circuits (IDC), signaling line circuits (SLC), notification appliance circuits (NAC), and associated wiring.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, specifications, and system layouts.
• Coordinate device placement, cable routing, panel installation, and system integration with project teams and other trades.
• Perform system programming, configuration, startup, functional testing, and commissioning within applicable qualifications and authorization.
• Verify that installations meet approved drawings, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes.
• Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair
• Diagnose and resolve ground faults, open and short circuits, communication failures, device faults, and intermittent system issues.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm control panels, power supplies, batteries, initiating devices, notification appliances, and networked components.
• Identify root causes of system failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform repairs, component replacements, system upgrades, retrofits, and modifications.
• Service fire alarm systems installed by other contractors when required.
• Respond to service calls, prioritize urgent issues, and communicate system status and repair recommendations to customers.
• Support emergency service calls and after‑hours work when required.
• Inspection, Testing, and Code Compliance
• Perform and lead functional testing and inspections of fire alarm devices and associated systems.
• Test smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, horns, strobes, supervisory devices, and other connected components.
• Verify alarm, supervisory, trouble, and notification functions.
• Perform inspections and testing in accordance with applicable NFPA 72 requirements, local fire codes, manufacturer procedures, and project requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and verify completed repairs.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, test documentation, deficiency lists, and service records.
• Assist with final inspections, acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), as applicable.
• Low‑Voltage Systems Installation and Service
• CCTV and video surveillance systems.
• Electronic access control and building security systems.
• Structured cabling, data networks, and fiber‑optic…