Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Elite Fire Services is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of comprehensive fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses in the Columbus and Cincinnati regions of Ohio for more than 30 years. With locations in Columbus and Blanchester, Elite Fire delivers end‑to‑end services including inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire pumps, emergency and exit lighting, backflow prevention, and commercial kitchen and hood suppression systems. Known for its service‑driven culture, clear communication, and 24/7 emergency support, Elite Fire helps customers stay safe, compliant, and inspection‑ready.

About the role

Elite Fire is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician with special hazards, FM200 preferably with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a NICET certification would be a plus. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Testing and inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings
• Responding to service requests, diagnosing system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjusting, repairing or replacing equipment as needed to bring into compliance
• Fire alarm system testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards
• Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reports
• Maintaining a current valid driver's license with 3 or fewer points
• Maintaining three years of licensed driving experience
• Applying two or more years of experience inspecting and repairing fire alarm systems
• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes
• Working comfortably on ladders 6 to 12 ft and on lifts
• Lifting up to 70 lbs, working overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
• Staying well organized and keeping track of service tickets and processing all required documents for each service performed

Pay

• Hourly rate, negotiable based on candidate experience
• Hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am paid at time‑and‑a‑half rate every day of the week
• Emergency service calls: paid 4‑hour minimum at time‑and‑a‑half rate
• Emergency service calls on recognized holidays: paid 8‑hour minimum at double‑time rate

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with 3 or fewer points required
• Minimum 3 years licensed driving experience required
• Advanced knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required
• NICET certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years hands‑on experience required
• Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair (FM200 and Halon) a plus but not required
• Functional knowledge to test and service Simplex, Notifier, and Fire‑Lite