Fire Alarm Install Tech- Tampa

Job#: 3051297

Job Description:

Fire Alarm Install Tech- Tampa

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Install Technician for project-based work in and around the Tampa Bay area. This role involves executing retrofits, upgrades, and modernization of fire alarm systems in existing buildings. The selected candidate will be capable of working in a lead capacity, potentially overseeing a helper, and will be expected to be self-sufficient and manage installations from start to finish, excluding programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installations of fire alarm systems, including retrofits and upgrades.
• Read and interpret project drawings and blueprints.
• Manage projects independently and ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Conduct troubleshooting on systems as needed.
• Address and configure system devices.
• Work in a lead capacity, potentially guiding another technician.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of 5-6 years of hands-on fire alarm installation experience.
• Proven experience in a lead technician capacity, with the ability to run jobs independently.
• Demonstrated experience with retrofit and upgrade projects in existing buildings.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to pass a background check.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to use standard tools, including a meter and tone tracer.
• Candidates are expected to have their own basic hand tools and a tool belt.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Certification.
• Experience with fire alarm system programming.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

September 14, 2026

Pay Range:

$26 - $32 per hour

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