Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm Technician

Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR113160

End Date: August 31, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Serves as a lead trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management seeks a Fire Alarm Technician to install, test, maintain, perform shutdowns, modify and repair fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, and other fire systems. This involves low voltage systems and networks related to fire alarms and sprinkler systems, security systems, and access control systems along with the central monitoring station.

Fire Alarm Technician I (Entry Level)

Experience:
2+ years of experience; NICET or equivalent certification. Basic testing, troubleshooting & repair.

Fire Alarm Technician II (Mid-Level)

Experience:
5+ years of experience; NICET II. Advanced diagnostics, inspections, programming, compliance support.

Fire Alarm Technician III (Senior Level)

Experience:
8+ years of experience; NICET III+. Leads complex inspections, mentors team, on-call lead.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of fire alarm, sprinkler, and other related electrical systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems and to properly identify current systems.
• May plan the layout and perform installations of new or remodeled alarm systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and inspections of fire alarm components, systems, and related equipment which includes: starting/stopping equipment, system testing, general cleaning, removing/installing serviceable parts, identifying problems and needed repairs.
• Examines, tests, troubleshoots/diagnoses and completes necessary repairs to alarms, sensors, system wiring, and computerized alarm monitoring systems, alarm communication network, and fire/emergency system devices.
• Creates various reports that are used to document the operation of Fire Alarm Systems.
• Views electrical layouts contained on builder’s blueprints to determine appropriate fire alarm system to ensure compliance of electrical and fire codes.
• Assists with maintenance of computerized fire monitoring systems.
• Provides cost estimates for system installation to requesting departments.
• Installs fire alarm system components as assigned (panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.) for purpose of providing enhanced or upgraded system capabilities.
• Reviews the fire alarm work of outside contractors (e.g. new school sites, fire system upgrades/expansions, major remodels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are completed and are within local/state/federal codes, regulations and specifications.
• Communicates with other trades (e.g. plumbing, electrical) to complete projects/work orders.
• Works with ASU Fire Marshall to ensure completion of inspections.
• Records and documents activities performed to convey information to co-workers and requesting departments.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for purpose of assisting emergency responders and resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Uses ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Salary Ranges:

Fire Alarm Technician I: $27.50 – $31.99 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Fire Alarm Technician II: $32.00 – $36.99 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Fire Alarm Technician III: $37.00 – $45.00 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in:

• Working with fire and security alarm systems, computer hardware and software programs.
• Programming fire alarm systems in order to perform trouble shooting and resolution.
• Working with a variety of fire alarm systems.
• Programming and troubleshooting of Computer and Device Networks

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 fire alarm systems and central station systems testing and maintenance.
• Simplex, Edwards EST 3, JCI, FCI, Notifier system, DACT dialers, and DACR central station receiv