Lead Fire Testing & Inspection Technician

We are seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Testing Technician to oversee inspection, testing, and verification of fire alarm and life-safety systems while providing field leadership and project coordination. This role is responsible for leading technicians on-site, ensuring systems are tested to code, maintaining accurate documentation, and serving as the primary technical contact during testing activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical fire alarm knowledge with the ability to organize crews, communicate with customers and inspectors, and keep projects running on schedule.

Fire Alarm Panel Types May Include:

• Conventional fire alarm panels
• Addressable and intelligent addressable panels
• Networked or distributed multi-panel systems
• Voice evacuation and mass notification systems
• Releasing control panels tied to fire suppression systems
• Hybrid fire alarm systems

Components Typically Tested:

• Smoke detectors (spot, duct, specialty detection)
• Heat detectors
• Manual pull stations
• Beam or specialty detection devices
• Waterflow switches and valve tamper switches
• Supervisory monitoring devices
• Horns, strobes, and horn/strobes
• Speaker and speaker-strobe systems
• Bells, chimes, and voice evacuation functions
• Amplifiers and audio messaging equipment
• Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP)
• Remote annunciators and graphic displays
• Power supplies, booster panels, and batteries
• Communication modules (dialer, IP, or cellular transmitters)
• System Interfaces
• Elevator recall controls
• Door holder and magnetic release devices
• HVAC shutdown interfaces
• Smoke control and damper controls
• Sprinkler supervisory integration
• Generator and auxiliary monitoring inputs

Schedule:

• Hours will vary, must be able to work on-call, weekends, nights, split shifts, and rotating shifts (if needed). 

Position Requirements: 

• 3+ years’ experience in fire life safety testing
• Knowledge of CCR Title 19 Forms
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations.
• Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, and high-rise buildings,
• Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
• Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 20+ pounds, daily
• Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
• Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally

At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:

1. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off
2. Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
3. Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
4. Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
5. Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential

TRL Systems, Inc. conducts pre-employment drug screening in accordance with Federal Contractor regulations and background checks in accordance with State and local regulations. In addition to having many clients (hospitals, schools, etc.) who require background checks, as a federal contractor TRL is also required to complete a background check for any employee who may work on a federal contract in any capacity. For any position that drives a Company vehicle, our insurance carrier requires criteria to be met and therefore will be a condition of employment.
 
TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.