What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician position at Grand Rapids Fire Protection?
Position Type: Full-Time Industry: Fire Alarm Systems, Life Safety, Low-Voltage Travel: Local (West Michigan)
About the Role: Grand Rapids Fire Protection, Inc. is expanding our Fire Alarm division and seeking a skilled, detail-driven Fire Alarm Technician to support inspections, service calls, troubleshooting, device replacements, and system repairs. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in clean, code-compliant work and wants to grow within a rapidly developing life-safety team.
You will work directly with building owners, property managers, GCs, and facility teams to ensure systems remain compliant, reliable, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform fire alarm inspections per NFPA 72 and manufacturer requirements.
- Diagnose & repair system issues including ground faults, device failures, communication errors, and panel troubles.
- Replace devices, modules, notification appliances, and wiring as needed.
- Complete service reports, deficiency lists, and repair recommendations.
- Support small-project installations, panel swaps, and system upgrades.
- Coordinate with customers and internal scheduling to complete service work efficiently.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all inspections, repairs, and testing.
- Represent GRFP with professionalism, urgency, and technical credibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Notifier, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, EST, Siemens, or similar systems.
- NICET Level I-II in Fire Alarm Systems (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience performing inspections and generating deficiency reports.
- Ability to assist with programming and system commissioning.
Compensation Range
- Hourly Rate: $22 - $34 per hour (DOE)
- Overtime: Time-and-a-half for all hours over 40
- Annual Earnings Potential: $55,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and workload.
Benefits
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (role-dependant)
- Company phone & tablet
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid holidays & PTO
- NICET training and certification reimbursement
- Advancement opportunities within a growing division
Salary : $22 - $34