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