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
