Fire Detection Systems Technician (NFPA 72)
Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you the technician who keeps life-safety systems mission ready?
If you can wire a loop, program a panel, and prove compliance under pressure, Empire Workforce wants to connect you with a client team that values precision and reliability.
Role snapshot
- Hours: Monday–Friday, about 5:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Compensation: $22–$33 per hour, overtime eligible, plus extra pay for emergency service calls
- Environment: Field-based, collaborating with project managers, inspectors, customers, and other trades
Core impact
- Install, wire, program, test, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems to spec
- Read and apply blueprints, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics
- Perform inspections and testing that meet NFPA 72, NEC, and AHJ standards
- Deliver thorough service reports, testing documentation, and accurate as-builts
- Follow company safety procedures on every task and site
- Support variable schedules and respond to emergency service needs
Qualifications you will need
- Nevada F Card
- OSHA 10 Certification
- 3+ years of fire alarm installation experience
- Working mastery of NFPA 72, NEC, and local codes
- Hands-on familiarity with Mircom, Potter, and similar systems preferred
- Valid Nevada Driver’s License with a clean driving record
- Ability to work on ladders and lifts and to lift up to 50 lbs
- Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
- Open availability for varying job-site schedules and emergency service calls
Tools and technology
Put your experience with common addressable and conventional fire alarm platforms to work, including Mircom and Potter, while maintaining code-compliant installations and clean documentation.
What you get
- Additional compensation for after-hours emergency service
- Career advancement opportunities with ongoing project exposure
- Full-time, year-round stability