Fire Alarm Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC

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744 W Nebraska Street Frankfort, IL 60423 - 1269-01 Until 9/22/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance to fire code; identifying code and system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and residential buildings.

  • Test and repair alarm systems already in place

  • Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code.

  • Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues.

  • Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Protect and maintain company equipment.

  • Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.

  • Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.

  • Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

  • Respond to emergency service calls.

  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management.


Education/Qualification: 

  • 2 years of fire alarm experience with programming required.

  • NICET Fire Alarm certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)

  • Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)

  • Experience with commercial and residential systems

  • Troubleshooting skills.

  • Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.

  • Must have a valid drivers license.

  • Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

  • The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Salary Range: $25/hr-$40/hr (Commensurate with Experience)

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About this role

Summary

Install, inspect, and repair fire alarm systems in commercial and residential buildings ensuring code compliance.

Job title

Fire Alarm Service Technician

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

fire, life safety and security

Location requirements

On-site in Frankfort, IL; some flexibility with out-of-town work

Salary

$25k–$40k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fire alarm experienceprogrammingNICET certificationNFPA standardstroubleshooting

Preferred skills

NFPA 70NFPA 72commercial systemsresidential systems

Specializations

fire alarm systemsinspectiontroubleshootinginstallationmaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site