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Fire Alarm Install Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Alarm Install Technician is capable of independently performing core installation tasks for fire alarm systems. This role is responsible for completing standard installation jobs, without direct supervision, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Independently install fire alarm systems in accordance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Complete standard installation projects without direct supervision.
  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Perform system testing and basic troubleshooting.
  • Use hand tools and testing equipment to complete installations.
  • Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company policies.
  • Coordinate with team members, contractors, and project stakeholders as needed.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of work performed.
  • Train and support entry-level technicians and apprentices as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized job site.
  • Travel to job sites as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3 years of experience in the fire and life safety industry as an apprentice or technician.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on standard installation jobs.
  • Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, installation practices, and applicable codes.
  • NICET Level I or above preferred.
  • Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license (if driving is required).

Other Duties

  • Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Exposure to varying conditions including heights, confined spaces, and active job sites.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
  • Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments.

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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

Our Commitment

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement

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.

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