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Big Muddy Fire Alarm
Fire Alarm Technician
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What they do
An Alarm or Security System Technician installs and repairs security systems and fire detectors in homes or businesses.
$53,780 / year median in Missouri
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Big Muddy Fire Alarm Nixa, MO | Full-Time | Competitive starting pay based on NICET level/experience and sign-on bonus We keep the buildings people live and work in safe, and we're hiring the technicians who make that happen. Big Muddy Fire Alarm installs, inspects, and services fire alar, and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and government sites. We're a large-scale operation that still runs like a small business: your Service Manager knows your name, your truck stock is dialed in, and your growth path is real - not a slide in an org chart. What You'll Do Own the full repair cycle on customers' fire alarm systems, from diagnosis to sign-off Work independently on-site, communicating directly with customers on system status Keep every job compliant with NFPA 72 and local/national code, no shortcuts Maintain accurate service documentation and truck stock to hit first-call completion Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees and managers to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment in order to facilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement What You Need Experience programming and servicing major fire alarm brands (e.g., Notifier, EST, Simplex, Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, FCI) Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operation matrices NICET Fire Alarm Systems Certification - required (we sponsor additional levels once you're on our team) Detailed working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Ability to lift up to 30+ lbs of materials and work on ladders, lifts, and in confined spaces What You Get We pay for your next NICET level. Exam fees, study time, and a clear path from Level I through Level IV, with pay increases tied to each level you hit Ongoing manufacturer certification training Company vehicle, laptop, phone, and tools provided Health, vision, and dental insurance Accrued PTO, short- and long-term disability Generous holiday schedule Fire alarm techs with NICET certification are in short supply nationwide right now. If you've got the credentials (or are close), we want to talk to you before someone else does! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Big Muddy Protection Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.