Level II Fire Alarm Technician

TradeSTAR, Inc.
  • Bedford, TX
  • Instant Apply
11 days ago

Job Description

Fire Alarm Problems Don t Find Themselves. You Do.

Now Hiring: Level II Fire Alarm Technician DFW

When there s a ground fault, a device isn t communicating, or a circuit isn t operating correctly, you know how to start narrowing down the problem.

TradeSTAR is recruiting Level II Fire Alarm Technicians for an established life safety contractor serving commercial projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We re looking for technicians who have moved beyond the basics and can contribute to installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting in the field.

If you have commercial fire alarm experience, a Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL), and you re ready to keep building your technical skills, we want to talk with you.

Put Your Fire Alarm Experience to Work

As a Level II Fire Alarm Technician, you ll work alongside experienced life safety professionals while taking on greater responsibility for commercial fire alarm systems.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Install fire alarm cable, supports, devices, and related system equipment

  • Install and terminate horn/strobes, pull stations, smoke detectors, duct detectors, and other fire alarm devices

  • Perform device and fire alarm panel terminations

  • Read blueprints, riser diagrams, and system drawings

  • Identify cable pathways and device locations

  • Test circuits, devices, and system operation

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot ground faults and wiring problems

  • Use VOM/multimeters and other testing equipment

  • Work with DC circuits, resistance, voltage drop, and Ohm s Law

  • Maintain proper circuit integrity and system wiring

  • Apply working knowledge of NFPA 72

  • Verify proper installation and operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, annunciators, panels, and related components

  • Assist with system testing and certification

  • Complete progress reports, material lists, and testing documentation

  • Provide direction to installers or small crews when needed

You won t just be installing devices. You ll be developing the system-level knowledge and troubleshooting ability that separates experienced fire alarm technicians from installers.

What We re Looking For

Qualified candidates should have:

  • Commercial fire alarm installation experience

  • A current Texas Fire Alarm License (FAL)

  • Experience terminating fire alarm devices and equipment

  • Experience installing and working with duct detectors

  • Fire alarm panel termination experience

  • Strong testing and troubleshooting skills

  • Experience identifying and diagnosing ground faults

  • Working knowledge of NFPA 72

  • Ability to read blueprints, risers, and fire alarm drawings

  • Experience using VOM/multimeters and testing equipment

  • Understanding of fire alarm circuits and system components

  • Ability to work with limited supervision

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

  • Reliable transportation

Experience providing direction to other technicians or installers is a plus.

Keep Building Your Fire Alarm Career

You ve already learned how to install the system. The next step is becoming the technician who understands why it works, why it doesn t, and how to fix it.

This opportunity can give you additional exposure to:

  • Commercial fire alarm projects throughout DFW

  • Advanced system troubleshooting

  • Ground-fault diagnosis

  • Panel and system-level work

  • Testing and certification

  • NFPA 72 requirements

  • Increased field responsibility

  • Crew leadership experience

  • Continued technical training and industry certifications

It s an opportunity to continue developing the skills needed for future Senior Technician and Lead Technician positions.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on your FAL, commercial fire alarm experience, and technical skill level.

Benefits and professional development opportunities are available, including opportunities for continued training and industry certification.

You Earned the License. Now Build the Experience Behind It.

If you re ready to take on more troubleshooting, testing, and technical responsibility, TradeSTAR wants to connect you with an opportunity where you can continue developing your fire alarm career.

Apply today.

For immediate consideration, call or text 469-930-7515, visit our office Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, or send your resume to

dalcable@tradestarinc.com

.

TradeSTAR Dallas
8200 Springwood Dr., Suite 245
Irving, TX 75063

#DAL02

Numbers & Facts

LocationBedford, TX

Skills

  • Circuit Componentsunmatched
  • Circuit Testingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Fault Managementunmatched
  • Fire Alarmunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
  • Security Equipmentunmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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