Lead Fire Alarm TechnicianAbout the CompanyEmpire Fire Protection Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and a leading provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving the Rochester region and communities throughout New York and Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. Headquartered in Rochester, Empire Fire delivers end‑to‑end services - including inspection, testing, maintenance, design, installation, and emergency response - across a full range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, kitchen fire suppression, special hazard systems, fire pumps, and backflow prevention. Empire Fire is known for its safety‑first culture, technical expertise, and commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and long‑term customer partnerships.Learn more at www.empirefps.comAbout the OpportunityEmpire is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician with special hazards, FM200 preferably with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a NICET certification would be a plus. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation.CompensationHourly pay; rate is dependent on candidate's experiencePotential Quarterly BonusesAny hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the weekPaid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service callsPaid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rateJob DutiesTesting and Inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.Fire Alarm System testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards.Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reportsQualificationsValid Driver's License with 3 or less points is required.Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience is required.Advance knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required.NICET certification preferred, but not required.Minimum of 2 years hands on experience.Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required (FM200 and Halon).Functional knowledge to test and service the following fire alarm brands: Simplex, Notifier and Fire-Lite.Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts..Ability to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.Benefits401K with a company matchMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceCompany paid Short Term DisabilityCompany paid Long Term DisabilityCompany paid Life and AD&D insurancePre-tax accounts for health and dependent careAflacVacation and Personal timePaid holidaysTuition Reimbursement*Empire Fire Protection Services, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Guardian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, creed, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.