Union Journeyman (Fire)
Location
New York, NY
Level
Associate
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
April 9, 2025
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Journeyman Fire Alarm Technician to join our fire and life safety team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining, servicing, and inspecting fire alarm systems across a variety of environments, ensuring critical safety systems operate reliably and meet compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, program, test, and inspect fire alarm systems to ensure full functionality
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues, identifying causes of malfunctions or failures
- Replace components such as control panels, audible/visual alarms, and other devices as needed
- Provide technical support to customers, including remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Conduct fire alarm inspections according to regulatory and industry standards
- Coordinate with dispatchers and managers to complete service orders efficiently
- Communicate job status and service outcomes clearly and professionally
- Maintain assigned vehicle, tools, and testing equipment in good working order
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with fire alarm systems across multiple manufacturers
- Siemens certification required
- Valid driver’s license required
- FDNY S78 and S98 Certificates of Fitness required
- NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card required
