Licensed Traveling Fire Alarm Technician - Iowa

This is a traveling position supporting commercial fire alarm installation, service, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades on projects throughout Iowa and other states. If you’re an Iowa-licensed Fire Alarm Technician looking for steady work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to travel on commercial projects, we want to hear from you.

Licensed Traveling Fire Alarm Technician – Iowa
$30–$45/hr | Full-Time | Long-Term Travel

We’re looking for an experienced Iowa-licensed Fire Alarm Technician to join our team. This is a traveling position supporting commercial fire alarm installation, service, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades on projects throughout Iowa and other states.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on fire alarm experience, understands NFPA standards, and is comfortable with long-term travel and extended assignments.
What You’ll Do

• Install, repair, troubleshoot, and upgrade commercial fire alarm systems
• Program and configure fire alarm control panels
• Install and terminate fire alarm devices, sensors, notification appliances, and low-voltage cabling
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and site plans
• Run, pull, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling
• Perform system testing, inspections, and troubleshooting
• Ensure work complies with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, electrical codes, and applicable fire codes
• Identify and resolve system faults and installation issues
• Work from ladders, lifts, and in crawlspaces, attics, and other confined areas as needed
• Operate boom lifts and scissor lifts when required
• Work alongside electricians, project managers, inspectors, and other trades to keep projects on schedule

What You Need

• Current Iowa Fire Alarm / Life Safety license — Required
• 3+ years of commercial fire alarm experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72
• Experience installing, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing fire alarm systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
• Experience with fire alarm control panels and system programming
• Low-voltage cabling and termination experience
• Burglar alarm, access control, CCTV, or other low-voltage experience is a plus
• Boom lift and scissor lift experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation and basic hand tools
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods and work long-term assignments

Travel & Project Details

• Travel throughout Iowa and other states as project needs require
• Long-term travel assignments available
• Lodging provided
• Per diem available
• Mileage and/or drive time reimbursement based on company policy
• Travel home between extended assignments may be provided
• Consistent full-time work with opportunities for overtime

Pay & Schedule

• $30–$45/hour, based on experience, licensing, and qualifications
• Full-time schedule
• Overtime opportunities
• Extended project assignments
• Nights, weekends, and flexible schedules may be required depending on project needs

Apply Now
If you’re an Iowa-licensed Fire Alarm Technician looking for steady work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to travel on commercial projects, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to get started!