Fire Alarm Technician

FTI

Specialty Systems Technician responsible for systems installations and troubleshooting across various system types. Working with safety compliance, small crews, and customer relations in the United States.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installation and troubleshooting of electronic systems, including voice and data, fiber optics, and security systems. Strong leadership skills in managing small crews while ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective customer relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Apprenticeship ProgramInstallation and Troubleshooting of Electronic SystemsLeadership of Small CrewsCompliance with OSHA and Safety StandardsBlueprint Analysis

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Hard Skills

Installation of Voice and Data SystemsTroubleshooting of Fiber OpticsFire Alarm SystemsSecurity SystemsAccess Control SystemsClosed Circuit TelevisionNurse Call SystemsJob Layout CompletionEquipment EvaluationProblem-Solving Techniques

Soft Skills

Customer RelationsEffective CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Apprenticeship Program

Industry Keywords

OSHA ComplianceSafety StandardsJob Site KnowledgeCrew ManagementEquipment Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides installation and troubleshooting for a wide range of systems including voice and data, fiber optics, fire alarm, security, access control, closed circuit television, nurse call, etc.
Analyzes blueprints effectively for job site knowledge.
Evaluates upcoming tasks and anticipates equipment, procedures and training needs.
Demonstrates the ability to complete an overall job layout for projects of limited scope and size.
Leads small crews (2-5 electricians).
Enforces a safe job site and maintain compliance with company safety, OSHA and customer-specific safety standards.
Demonstrates excellent customer relations though utilization of effective problem-solving techniques.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Apprenticeship Program (if applicable)
Travel: 60-75%
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package