Commercial Fire & Life Safety Technician (Low Voltage)

Is this you?

• Do you enjoy building systems that protect people and property?
• Can you coordinate labor, materials, and schedules with other trades on active jobsites?
• Are you skilled at installing, inspecting, and repairing alarm wiring and devices in commercial buildings?
• Do you take pride in diagnosing tough issues and closing out clean, documented work?

What you’ll tackle

• Install and service new and existing commercial fire alarm systems.
• Manage small projects: plan tasks, align labor, and coordinate with site teams and vendors.
• Troubleshoot system faults, device failures, and wiring problems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain a well-organized inventory of service parts.

Must-haves

• Experience in commercial fire alarm installation/maintenance, security, or low-voltage commercial wiring.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to handle a physical workload and work safely on construction sites.
• Commercial construction experience (required).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves (not required)

• Nebraska Electrical Journeyman’s License.
• Nebraska Electrical Apprentice License + 2 years of fire alarm experience.
• Nebraska Fire Alarm Installer’s License.
• Nebraska Fire Alarm Inspector’s License.
• 12+ months documented electrical apprentice time.
• Prior low-voltage work in commercial settings (new apartment construction is a plus).

Proficiencies

• Driver's License
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Access Control Systems
• Equipment Installation
• Fire Alarm

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Growth opportunities into leadership roles.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Company vehicle for qualified employees.
• Full-time role with local work in Omaha and Lincoln.

About MPS

Midwest Protection Services (MPS), established in 2004, is part of the Guardian network. We serve customers within a 200-mile radius of Omaha, Nebraska, delivering fire protection equipment, security, and access control systems for commercial, residential, and industrial clients while maintaining Guardian’s commitment to excellence and safety.

EEO

Midwest Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.