Fire Alarm Installer
Location
New Jersey, USA
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$30-$44 an hour
Job Description
Posted on:
July 21, 2026
Location: Marlboro, NJ
Pay: $30-$44 an hour
Job Description
Seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Installer to handle the complete installation, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of fire alarm and access control systems. This role involves hands-on field work from rough-in through final inspection and customer turnover, requiring strong knowledge of life safety codes, low-voltage systems, and the ability to work independently on commercial and institutional projects.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Install, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems from rough-in through final inspection and customer turnover.
- Perform complete fire alarm installations including conduit bending, cable pulling, wire termination, and device mounting.
- Install and program access control systems, including controllers, readers, and related hardware.
- Install fire alarm and life safety devices such as pull stations, strobes, horn/strobes, smoke detectors, and heat detectors.
- Program and commission fire alarm panels, ensuring proper system functionality and compliance with applicable codes.
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and riser diagrams to plan and execute installations accurately.
- Conduct testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, access control, and integrated solutions.
- Integrate access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems to provide cohesive security and life safety solutions.
- Verify compliance with NFPA 72, NEC, local fire codes, and life safety requirements throughout all phases of work.
- Work on commercial construction sites and existing occupied facilities, coordinating with other trades and stakeholders as needed.
- Interact with customers on-site, explaining system operation, addressing questions, and ensuring a professional experience.
- Maintain safe work practices while using ladders, lifts, and construction equipment, and follow all site safety guidelines.
- Travel locally between job sites to support multiple projects and respond to service or commissioning needs.
Job Requirements
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 3+ years of fire alarm installation experience in commercial or similar environments.
- Hands-on experience installing and servicing fire alarm systems from rough-in through final inspection.
- Experience with access control system installation and programming.
- Proficiency in conduit bending, wire pulling, cable termination, and field troubleshooting.
- Ability to install and configure fire alarm panels, including programming and commissioning.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and riser diagrams accurately.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for low-voltage, fire alarm, and access control systems.
- Knowledge of NFPA 72 requirements and National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Working knowledge of local fire codes and life safety requirements.
- Valid driver's license for local travel between job sites.
- Experience with commercial construction environments and coordination with other trades.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Fire Alarm Installation using systems such as Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, Edwards, Honeywell, Bosch, and similar platforms.
- Experience with Access Control Installation & Programming using systems such as CCure, Genetec, Software House, Avigilon, and comparable solutions.
- Experience with testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of low-voltage systems, including integrated security and fire technologies.
- Familiarity with integration of access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems.
- NICET Certification (Level I–IV) preferred.
- Manufacturer-specific certifications on fire alarm or access control systems preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety training preferred.
- Fire alarm programming experience beyond basic panel setup is highly desirable.
- Experience with CCTV and broader security systems is a strong plus.
