Fire Alarm Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Maintenance: Install, program, maintain, and service fire alarm, intrusion security, access control, and CCTV systems in commercial and residential properties.
• Testing & Inspections: Perform routine system testing, functional inspections, and preventative maintenance to ensure full code compliance and operational readiness.
• Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot hardware, wiring, and network faults across diverse alarm and control panels to resolve issues efficiently.
• Client Consultation & Training: Partner with clients to assess security requirements, recommend system solutions, and instruct end-users on day-to-day operation and basic maintenance.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely job logs detailing work performed, equipment installed, and materials utilized on each site.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in fire alarm, access control, and security system installation or servicing.
• System Familiarity: Working knowledge and field experience with major platforms, including Silent Knight, Potter, Fire-Lite, Bosch/Radionics, and Ademco Vista.
• Tools & Physical Demands: Proficient with standard hand and power tools; comfortable handling physical labor, climbing ladders, and operating scissor/boom lifts.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required (vocational training, electronics certifications, or technical degrees are a plus).
• Core Competencies: Strong critical thinking, diagnostic troubleshooting, organizational habits, and clear written/verbal client communication.
• Professional Standards: Clean, professional appearance with a dependable, self-motivated work ethic.
• Licensing & Compliance:
• • Valid California Driver’s License with a clean DMV record.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
  • Flexibility to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Additional Details & How to Apply

• Note: This job description covers the primary duties of the role; additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve.
• To Apply: Please submit your current resume via email for immediate consideration.

USF was founded in 1999 to serve the needs of the growing security and life safety
industry and established a unique philosophy. Provide quality, professional services
utilizing, when ever possible, non-proprietary and open architectural products.
This non-proprietary philosophy has lead to USF establishing itself as a leading
customer first, service based, security and life safety provider.
USF was acclaimed as one of Silent Knights top 5 Distributors. As an Engineered
Systems Distributor (ESD) we are a factory authorized and trained distributor of all
Silent Knight Fire Alarm products including the ESD only networkable IFP series of
fire alarm systems.
USF is factory trained in the installation and maintenance of most industry
recognized security systems. Including Honeywell, Bosch, Elk, and many more.
USF can meet all your access control systems needs, from a 1-door standalone to
fully expandable multi-site networked system.
We represent industry-leading manufacturers of the latest access control systems,
specializing in Sielox, Imron, Honeywell and Bosch
USF is a key distributor for many of the industry's top players in the CCTV security
system arena, featuring Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Sanyo and Toshiba.
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Universal Security & Fire provides a full range of Low Voltage Integration services
including design, installation, and maintenance and testing.
Through our U.L. Certified monitoring and factory trained service department we
are able to service and maintain nearly all brands of security, intrusion and fire
alarm systems