Fire Alarm Technician Apprentice

Fire Alarm Technician Apprentice

About the Company

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 Opportunity

Elite Fire Services is currently hiring a Technician Apprentice for the Fire Alarm division. This is a great opportunity to learn a growing and in demand trade. We will train you to become a licensed, certified Fire Alarm Technician.

We are looking for hard working and hands-on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand and it can be a long term career that with training, certification and years of quality hard work.

Compensation

• This is an Hourly position and the pay rate is contingent experience and background. It will be discussed during the interview process.
• Potential Quarterly Bonuses
• All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.
• Three years of licensed driving experience is required.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools.
• Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.
• Capable and willing to learn and study about the different alarm systems in order to pass tests and become certified.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs
• Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
• Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
• Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
• Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

• 401K with a company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
• Aflac
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

*Elite Fire Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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