Fire Alarm Service Technician

TRL Systems Talent Management Team•Burbank, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our growing service team. In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection, service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial fire alarm and life safety systems. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience with fire alarm systems, low voltage wiring, and code-compliant system diagnostics and enjoys solving complex technical issues in the field. This position plays a critical role in ensuring life safety system reliability, code compliance, and customer satisfaction across commercial, healthcare, education, and government facilities.

Requirements

2-5+ years experience troubleshooting and repairing fire alarm systems (i.e. EST3, Notifier, Silent Knight, Fire Lite, etc)
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Valid California Driver License (or ability to obtain one) and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to Drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily
Ability to drive, walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations
Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
Move/Transport items weighing 20 pounds, occasionally
Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally
Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
Stand or Sit for long periods (4+ hours), daily
Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, high rise/mid-rise buildings, etc.

Responsibilities

Respond to service calls, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance for fire alarm systems
Diagnose and troubleshoot fire alarm system faults including devices, control panels, and communication modules
Perform system repairs, component replacement, and equipment upgrades to restore system functionality
Conduct testing, inspection, and maintenance in accordance with NFPA codes and local fire regulations
Program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and field devices
Document all service work, system issues, and corrective actions through detailed service reports
Communicate system status and recommendations to customers, inspectors, and internal teams
Ensure compliance with safety standards, company procedures, and industry best practices
Support system upgrades, retrofits, and minor installations when needed

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off
Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential

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