Fire Alarm Technician 3

Job overview

The Fire Alarm Technician 3 role is onsite, with the listing in Richmond, VA; the description identifies a manufacturing facility in Ruther Glen, VA and an initial project site in Holly Ridge, LA, with other Virginia and East Coast projects expected. Pay is $39–$45 per hour. The technician supports M.C. Dean’s fire alarm projects and mission-critical facilities. The role performs complex fire alarm installation, programming, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning, while mentoring apprentices and crew members. Its work helps ensure system functionality, code compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction across assigned projects.

What you'll do

• Perform commissioning activities
• participate in project planning, system design, and implementation
• test and inspect large fire alarm systems
• program and troubleshoot fire alarm systems, including Notifier and Siemens
• complete job-related documents
• ensure code and standards compliance
• research installation procedures and material requirements
• train apprentices and crew members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm technician 3

richmond va

m.c. dean

fire alarm systems

commissioning

programming

troubleshooting

notifier

siemens

nfpa 72

nicet i and ii

top secret clearance

$39–$45 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• military reserve pay offset
• paid maternity leave.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 8+ years of fire alarm experience, or a two-year technology degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I and II certification or passing both exams within 90 days is required; NICET III is preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance is required.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.