At least 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
84% STARs in role.
Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on installing and servicing fire alarm and low-voltage systems on commercial job sites across Long Island. You will start each day at the central shop in Brentwood and travel with the team to various locations throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties to complete fire alarm installation, wiring, inspection, and service work. You will be driven by team members in a company van.
Responsibilities
- Install commercial fire alarm systems and related low-voltage equipment in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
- Perform wiring, pulling wire, and terminating connections for fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
- Install and work with conduit and other necessary materials to support fire alarm and electrical installations.
- Assist with inspections and testing of fire alarm systems to verify proper operation and compliance.
- Provide service and basic troubleshooting for fire alarm and low-voltage systems as needed on job sites.
- Work on commercial job sites across Long Island, coordinating daily activities with the team.
- Report to the shop in Brentwood each morning to prepare tools, materials, and equipment before traveling to job sites.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area on all projects.
- Collaborate with team members to complete installations efficiently and meet project timelines.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues about job progress, issues, and material needs.
Essential Skills
- 3–5 years of experience working with fire alarm or low-voltage systems.
- Hands-on experience with fire alarm installation in commercial environments.
- Strong electrical and low-voltage wiring skills, including pulling wire and making proper terminations.
- Ability to install and work with conduit for fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
- Experience performing fire alarm inspections, testing, and basic service work.
- Understanding of fire alarm system components and how they integrate within commercial buildings.
- Ability to work on multiple commercial job sites across Long Island.
- Reliability in reporting to the shop in Brentwood each day and traveling with the team to job locations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- No formal certifications required for this role.
- Interest in growing into a senior fire alarm technician position over time.
- Willingness to learn and be trained on additional low-voltage systems.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team on busy commercial job sites.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Why Work Here?
This is a long-term opportunity with a focus on growth and development. You join a team that values training and is committed to building up junior-level technicians into more advanced roles over time. The environment supports learning, hands-on experience, and steady work across a variety of commercial projects, offering a stable path to expand your skills in fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
Work Environment
The role is based around commercial fire alarm installation work on job sites across Suffolk and Nassau counties. Each workday begins at the shop in Brentwood, where you meet the team and then travel together to the assigned job sites in a company van. You will work with electrical and low-voltage tools, wiring, fire alarm panels, devices, and conduit in active commercial environments. The position involves regular field work, moving between locations, and working in a variety of building conditions typical of commercial construction and service projects.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brentwood, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brentwood,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006177138