Fire Alarm Service Technician

Job overview

The Fire Alarm Service Technician role is onsite in Tacoma, WA. The salary range is $60,000–$95,000 per year. Patriot Fire Protection designs, installs, maintains, and inspects fire prevention systems to help protect customers’ lives and property. The technician keeps fire alarm systems reliable and code-compliant through scheduled inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role also responds to emergency service calls, documents work for code compliance, and communicates system conditions and recommended corrections to customers. The posting states that emergency calls are often handled as part of an on-call rotation.

What you'll do

• Inspect, test, and perform preventive maintenance on fire alarm systems, batteries, and wiring in accordance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer requirements
• diagnose and repair faults, nuisance alarms, and device failures
• respond to emergency and trouble calls, often as part of an on-call rotation
• ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements
• complete reports and records
• explain system operation, deficiencies, and recommended corrections to customers. Limited installation or upgrade work may be included as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fire alarm service technician

fire alarm systems

inspection and testing

nfpa 72

troubleshooting

el-06 license

on-call rotation

tacoma wa

patriot fire protection

salary $60k–$95k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

EL-06 License required; NICET II preferred but not required; 4+ years of fire alarm inspection, testing, maintenance, and/or repair; on-call/emergency service rotation.

About the employer

Patriot Fire Protection is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Sector: 56.