Fire Alarm Installer
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Security Systems Installation, Installation Technician
Fire Alarm Manager at VFP Fire Systems/Viking Fire Protection Group
Do you have experience completing fire alarm installations and want to build on your success? Do you take pride in doing the job right the first time, delivering neat and orderly work? If so, we want to talk to you.
VFP Fire Systems, a division of Viking Fire Protection Group, in Madison Heights, MI, is seeking a Fire Alarm Installer to join our skilled team of technicians and support staff. We provide world‑class fire protection services using cutting‑edge technology, earning our clients’ trust to protect their property. In this role, you’ll be responsible for running fire alarm cable, installing devices, and ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Responsibilities- Program and commission new fire alarm system installations
- Ensure systems comply with electrical and fire codes
- Explain and demonstrate system function and operation to end users
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills by consistently communicating with company staff and customers to ensure customer satisfaction
- Perform administrative duties including completing daily service acknowledgements, safety documentation, and other related duties as required
Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of the means and methods of installing fire alarm systems
- Extensive knowledge and in-depth experience of applicable fire alarm codes and standards
- Thorough understanding of the means and methods of installing fire alarm systems
- Demonstrated ability to use codes and standards to install fire alarm systems
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to read installation and system manuals
- Ability to read blueprints and building plans
- Ability to use hand and power tools to install hardware
- Experience in fire alarm and low voltage installation required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- NICET 1 in Fire Alarm System strongly preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of fire alarm installation experience required
- Ability to work safely from heights
- Willing to pass a pre‑employment drug test, background check, and MVR
- Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders
- Regularly ascend/descend ladders up to 16 feet
- Physically able to install system hardware and wiring
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time to a height of 3-4 feet
- Perform general job duties at an elevated height via aerial lift
$26/hr-$38/hr depending on experience and abilities
BenefitsPTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long‑term disability, 401k with match, EPSP
EEO Statement / Affirative ActionViking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.
SeniorityLevel
Entry level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job Function- Information Technology
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery Maintenance
Madison Heights, MI
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