Fire Alarm Installer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: 8-12+ weeks, possible conversion to direct hire 

Pay Rate: Open rate (depends on experience)

Per Diem:
$100 per day

SiteWorker is sourcing an experienced Fire Alarm Installer for an 8–12 week commercial installation project in Mesa, Arizona. This is hands-on rough-in and device installation work on an active jobsite — candidates should be comfortable working independently, reading basic plans, and coordinating with the site superintendent and other trades.

Scope of Work

• Pull and route low-voltage fire alarm wire throughout the building per plan set
• Mount and secure junction boxes at designated device and connection points
• Cut in and install additional electrical boxes as needed for device relocations
• Mount and rough-in the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
• Terminate wiring at devices, panels, and junction points per manufacturer and code requirements
• Maintain clean, code-compliant workmanship consistent with NFPA 72 standards
• Coordinate daily with the site super and other trades to keep the schedule on track

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on fire alarm installation experience
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 fire alarm system requirements
• Experience pulling wire, mounting junction/cut-in boxes, and installing FACPs
• Ability to read and work from basic low-voltage/electrical plan sets
• Own hand tools; reliable transportation to jobsite
• Must speak English and demonstrate excellent spoken and written communication — this role requires clear daily coordination with site leadership
• Comfortable passing a background check and drug screen as required by the general contractor

Certifications & Licensing (Arizona)
Arizona does not require individual installers to hold a personal state license to perform fire alarm work under a licensed contractor. The following credentials are strongly preferred and will be prioritized:

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification (Level I or II preferred) — not state-mandated for installers, but the industry standard and commonly requested on commercial jobs
• Arizona Board of Technical Registration (BTR) alarm agent registration, if performing work independent of a licensed alarm business
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card
• Ability to work under a contractor holding an active Arizona ROC license (C-16 Fire Protection or C-67 Low Voltage) — SiteWorker will confirm licensing coverage for this project

Note: Individuals do not need to hold the ROC license themselves — this project operates under the general/prime contractor's existing Arizona license. NICET certification is not legally required to install fire alarm systems in Arizona but is preferred by AHJs and speeds plan approval; candidates actively pursuing NICET Level I/II are welcome to apply.

Compensation & Logistics

• Competitive hourly contract rate, based on experience — paid weekly
• Per diem provided for candidates traveling from outside the Mesa/Phoenix metro area
• 8–12 week initial contract with strong potential for extension or follow-on projects for top performers
• Local candidates strongly preferred; out-of-area candidates will be considered for the right skill set