Journeyman Fire Alarm Technician – Commercial & Residential Systems

Clearlake Oaks, California | $38–$48/hour | Full-time*

Install, service, and troubleshoot fire alarm and electronic security systems that protect homes, businesses, and the people who use them. This role is suited to a qualified journeyman technician who can work across fire alarms, intrusion systems, access control, and surveillance while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $38–$48 per hour, depending on qualifications and journeyman credentials.

• Employer-paid medical insurance.

• Dental and vision insurance.

• Employer-funded 401(k).

• Life insurance.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Professional development assistance.

• Employee discount.

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

What You'll Do

• Install, test, service, and troubleshoot fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems.

• Work with access control, surveillance, and networking equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving electronic security and life-safety systems.

• Provide professional customer service and maintain client relationships.

• Follow established safety and service standards.

What You'll Need

• WBFAA Graduated Apprentice status, successful completion of the Journeyman Exam, and a CFLST Blue Card for journeyman-level compensation.

• Experience with fire alarm, intrusion alarm, access control, surveillance, or related low-voltage systems.

• Current BSIS Alarm Company Employee (ACE) card or ability to obtain one.

• Ability to complete a fingerprinted background check.

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

• Eligibility to operate a company vehicle.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.

Highly experienced commercial fire alarm technicians and late-stage apprentices may also be considered at adjusted compensation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with DMP, Notifier, Gamewell-FCI, SilentKnight, Firelite, Honeywell, AES Radio, or Resideo Security.

• NICET training or certification.

• Construction trades experience.

• Project management experience.

Work Arrangement

Employees report daily to their assigned branch to collect and return their company vehicle and parts.