Fire Alarm & Suppression Apprentice

Role Overview

We are looking for a fire alarm & suppression apprentice with a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate embraces our cultural values and has a mechanical aptitude. This is a great opportunity to learn the trade and start in the fire protection industry. The role includes successfully performing inspections, installations, testing, service and repairs of fire alarm systems and engineered and pre‑engineered suppression systems.

It ensures compliance with applicable life‑safety and fire‑safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers’ requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements and the company’s expectations. The position is fast‑paced and demanding, with high visibility within the organization.

• Level up training program which includes bonus when you become a billable technician
• Education & Certification reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Management opportunities
• Opportunities for overtime with incentives
• Company giveaways
• Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
• Work at a mission‑driven company, focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services

• Perform installation, inspection and testing of all types of fire alarm and engineered and pre‑engineered suppression systems at the required frequencies in accordance with NFPA codes and standards.
• Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as‑built drawings and customer training for installations; troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire alarm and engineered and pre‑engineered suppression systems.
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies and recommendations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to appropriate personnel for follow‑up, quotes, questions or concerns.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion; keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment and supplies required to perform the job.
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job.
• Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that the customer may require.
• Work in compliance with the company’s safety program.
• Perform on‑site and/or off‑site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution.
• May require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays; some locations will have more frequent or required demands.
• Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces.

• Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple iOS, Android and Outlook; also required to learn and use industry‑specific devices and software.
• Must currently have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience with electrical wiring and circuitry is beneficial but this is an entry‑level role.

Overtime may be required, and the number of hours may vary based on work location. The role may be exposed to all kinds of work environments, ranging from hot to cold temperatures and dust. Occasionally the employee may be asked to travel overnight to a customer location. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and perform frequent lifting and carrying of toolboxes, equipment, parts, tools, cabling and wiring.

Frequent ladder climbing, pulling wire, etc. Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling and raising hands overhead. Driving is required and the amount of time driving may vary. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with safety standards.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.