Fire Alarm Technician Programmer

Arch Key Solutions

Location:

Fenton, MO, United States
Job Type: Full-Time

FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMER. This position will work at various project sites.

Arch Key is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building, and maintaining electrical, technologies, and specialty systems. We electrify the nation, energize the future, and bring communities to life like never before.

Arch Key Solutions is seeking skilled Fire Alarm Technicians to support our rapidly growing Fire & Life‑Safety (FLS) group. This role is responsible for programming, commissioning, testing, and servicing fire alarm and life‑safety systems across commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, and large‑scale facilities.

• Strong technical aptitude
• Committed to delivering high‑quality, code‑compliant life‑safety solutions
• Adaptable to different working environments
• Result, customer, and team oriented

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and associated field devices, including firmware and software updates
• Commission life‑safety systems, including device testing, cause‑and‑effect verification, survivability compliance, and sequence validation
• Configure and maintain fire alarm workstations, including database management, software updates, and network configurations
• Perform system acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 72, IBC, AHJ requirements, and Arch Key standards
• Complete compliance documentation including test forms, commissioning reports, redlines, and as‑built drawings
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, AHJs, and general contractors
• Support service and troubleshooting efforts for programming, networking, and system issues
• Diagnose and resolve wiring issues such as ground faults, opens, and shorts

• 25+ years of fire alarm installation, programming, or commissioning experience
• Strong computer skills, including firmware/software upgrades and basic networking
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, and related codes
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, risers, wiring diagrams, and sequence matrices
• NICET Level II or higher preferred; additional certifications are a plus
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Regional and National travel opportunities are available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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