Lead Life Safety & Fire Alarm Field Technician

About Houston Fire & Security

We design, install, repair, inspect, and maintain commercial fire protection systems across mid-rise and high-rise properties—keeping clients compliant with evolving codes and regulations. Our teams deliver end-to-end solutions spanning fire alarm systems and monitoring, portable fire extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, fire sprinklers, fire pumps and controllers, and water storage tanks with backflow preventers.

A Day in the Role

It’s 7:30 AM in Humble, TX. You review your schedule, load test equipment, and head to a client site. The morning is spent diagnosing a low-voltage loop issue and programming a fire alarm control panel to resolve intermittent faults. After lunch, you perform life safety inspections—verifying initiating devices, notification appliances, and supervising station communication—then round out the day by inspecting portable fire extinguishers, documenting results, and walking the customer through code-driven recommendations. Throughout, you balance precision, communication, and a commitment to compliance and safety.

What You’ll Tackle

• Install, service, and repair fire alarm systems and components, including programming of fire alarm control panels.
• Troubleshoot low-voltage life safety and related engineering systems to restore optimal functionality.
• Conduct comprehensive life safety inspections and portable fire extinguisher inspections.
• Partner with clients on-site to meet safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Support projects that may also touch related systems: fire alarm monitoring, fire extinguishers, kitchen hood systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps and controllers, and water storage tanks and backflow preventers.

What You Bring

• Required: Valid FAL and FEL-B licenses.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and applicable safety regulations.
• Strong diagnostic skills in low-voltage and electrical troubleshooting; proficiency with equipment installation and wiring.
• Hands-on experience with access control systems is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; NICET or related certifications are a plus.
• Outstanding customer service and the ability to work independently in a full-time, on-site capacity in Humble, TX.

Benefits & Growth

• Competitive pay aligned to experience and expertise.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Certification reimbursement, ongoing training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Tools, resources, and dedicated support to help you succeed.

Location

Full-time, on-site position based in Humble, TX.