Commercial Fire Alarm Inspector – Testing, Inspection & Troubleshooting

Santa Rosa, California | $25–$32/hour | Full-time, In-office/Field-based

Help protect commercial buildings and the people who use them by inspecting, testing, and maintaining the fire alarm and life-safety systems they depend on. This role focuses on commercial fire alarm inspections, system testing, troubleshooting, and repairs, with opportunities to build technical knowledge through manufacturer and industry training.

Compensation and Additional Opportunities

• Hourly pay: $25–$32, pending confirmation.

• Prevailing wage assignments may be available for qualified technicians.

Join an established, family-owned electronic security and life-safety company that has served Northern California and Southwestern Oregon since 1971. The company provides security and life-safety solutions, is recognized among America's Top 100 security companies, and was named SDM's 2021 Dealer of the Year.

What You'll Do

• Inspect and test commercial fire alarm and electronic life-safety systems.

• Identify and replace failed system components.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs.

• Prepare accurate inspection and service reports.

• Use Building Reports, FireNSpec, Honeywell CLSS, electronic work order applications, and paper documentation.

• Participate in manufacturer and industry training.

What You'll Need

• Professional customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to obtain a California Alarm Agent Card through a fingerprinted background check.

• Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one.

• Good driving record.

• Ability to use mobile applications, specialized testing equipment, computers, and software.

• Ability to work safely on ladders and mechanical lifts.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks involving standing, sitting, crouching, crawling, and kneeling.

• Dependability and punctuality.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Experience with Honeywell, DMP, Bosch, Notifier, or Gamewell-FCI systems.

• Experience testing, servicing, or installing fire alarms, intrusion alarms, CCTV, access control systems, or networking equipment.

• At least one year of customer service experience.

• CFLST Blue Card.

• CFLST apprentice or journeyman credentials and NICET certifications are also relevant.

Work Arrangement

This position is centered at the company's Santa Rosa office. Employees report to their assigned branch daily to collect and return their company vehicle and parts.