Fire Alarm & Security Installation Technician

Job Description

At Integrated Fire & Security Solutions (IFSS), A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

2 weeks of paid vacation

1 week of paid sick time

10 Company Paid Holidays

Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)

Competitive pay

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-term Disability

Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm & Security Installation Technician to join our team in Tampa, Florida. This role involves the installation of fire alarm and security systems while ensuring compliance with industry codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-voltage systems, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints and update as-built documentation as needed.

Verify that all necessary equipment and materials are available and properly staged for installation.

Identify and address field modifications or potential scope gaps to maintain project integrity.

Ensure all installations comply with current National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Conduct on-site inspections to review installation quality and ensure adherence to project specifications.

Stay up to date with industry advancements by attending seminars and training sessions on emerging technologies and best practices.

Maintain clear and professional communication with internal teams, contractors, and clients to facilitate smooth project execution.

Required Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in the low-voltage industry including installation.

Strong knowledge of fire alarm and security system codes and standards.

High School Diploma or GED

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a field-based environment.

Valid Florida Fire Alarm License (FASA/BASA certification) or ability to obtain it.

Knowledge of local and state regulations governing fire alarm and security systems.

Understanding of NEC and NFPA current requirements

Technologically savvy

Preferred Qualifications

BS or Technical School Certification

Schedule Monday through Friday 7a – 3:30p, or as job dictates

Compensation $28 - $34/hour depending on experience

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-time