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Fire Alarm & Security Installation Technician

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc.
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Job Description

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.

    Salary : $28 - $34

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