Alarm Technician – Commercial Installation Projects

Job overview

The Alarm Technician – Commercial Installation Projects role is based in Lansing, MI, with extended travel to project sites. Pay is $20–$45 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and location. The technician supports the Projects Team on commercial fire alarm, intrusion alarm, and access control installations. The technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, and commissions alarm and access-control systems, helping project teams complete commercial deployments from installation through closeout. The work includes documenting installations and coordinating with project leads and site supervisors.

What you'll do

• Install and support fire alarm, intrusion alarm, and access control systems at commercial project sites
• install panels, devices, field wiring, and end devices
• pull, terminate, test, and label low-voltage cabling
• install control panels, keypads, locks, contacts, sensors, sirens, and card readers
• interpret blueprints and project documentation
• test, troubleshoot, and commission systems
• maintain installation records and follow safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

alarm technician

fire alarm systems

intrusion alarms

access control

low-voltage cabling

commercial installation

lansing mi

prime partners

project travel

$20–$45/hr

company truck

paid per diem

medical benefits

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company truck
• company-paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) and IRA retirement savings
• per diem for overnight travel
• paid drive time and mileage when using a personal vehicle.

Why this role

Project travel is typically 1–2 weeks at a time and may extend to 2–3 weeks during peak periods. Prior project-based alarm installation experience and the ability to work away from home for 1–3 weeks are required. Lift and confined-space certifications are a plus.

About the employer

Prime Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Sector: 56.