Description

Division 137 | Odenton, MD

Install it right. Test it right. Protect what matters.

Chesapeake Fire Protection is looking for a motivated Fire Alarm Installer to join our growing team! You'll play a hands-on role installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm and life safety systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

Install fire alarm devices, control panels, wiring, and conduit according to project drawings and specifications.

Test and inspect newly installed systems to ensure proper operation.

Troubleshoot and correct installation issues under supervision.

Ensure compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), local codes, and project requirements.

Maintain organized work areas and handle tools, equipment, and materials safely.

Document installations, system changes, and testing results.

Coordinate with other trades and project personnel.

Follow OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and participate in safety meetings.

Support service and retrofit projects as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

⭐ What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent.

1–3 years of fire alarm installation or low-voltage electrical experience preferred.

NICET or other fire alarm certifications preferred, but not required.

Willingness to obtain required state or local licenses and certifications.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

💪 The Job

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces.

Field-based work at commercial, industrial, and residential job sites.

Exposure to varying weather, noise, and active construction environments.

Overtime and travel between job sites required.

🚀 Why This Role Matters

Every device you install plays a role in keeping people and property safe. Bring your skills to a team that takes pride in quality work and helps protect what matters most.

Qualifications
🔥 About Chesapeake Fire Protection

Built on Experience. Focused on People. Growing for the Future.

Founded in 1978 as a family-owned business, Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) has grown into a trusted fire protection partner serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.

Today, as a Century Fire Protection Company, we have the resources, technology, expertise, and first-class fabrication capabilities to take on projects of all sizes. We’re headquartered in Odenton, MD, with a branch office in Ashburn, VA.

❤️ We Invest in Our People

Our people are our biggest asset. We provide the training, education, resources, and benefits employees need to succeed, grow, and build a career with us.

🎁 Benefits Include

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance, including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Coverage

Come build your career with a company that invests in you.