Journeyman Fire Alarm Technician – Commercial & Residential Systems

Santa Rosa, California | $38–$48/hour | Full-time, In-person

Install, test, and service fire alarm systems that protect commercial and residential properties. This role also covers intrusion alarms, access control, surveillance, and related low-voltage systems, offering experienced technicians the opportunity to apply their trade skills across a range of electronic security and life-safety equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay: $38–$48 for qualified journeyman technicians.

• Employer-paid medical insurance.

• Dental and vision insurance.

• Employer-funded 401(k).

• Life insurance.

• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off.

• 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. Employees have access to continued technical training and professional advancement.

What You'll Do

• Install, test, service, and troubleshoot commercial and residential fire alarm systems.

• Work with intrusion alarms, access control systems, surveillance systems, and related networking equipment.

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

• Provide professional customer service and maintain client relationships.

• Follow established safety procedures 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 installing, testing, or servicing 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.

• Professional communication, dependability, and punctuality.

Late-stage apprentices and highly experienced commercial fire alarm technicians may also be considered, with compensation adjusted according to qualifications.

Preferred Experience

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

• NICET training or certification.

• Relevant construction trades experience.

• Project management experience.

Work Schedule and Location

• Full-time, in-person position in Santa Rosa.

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

• Must be able to relocate to Santa Rosa before starting.

• Must be eligible to drive a company vehicle.