Fire & Security Technician

Post Date

Mar 27, 2026

Location

Plymouth,
Minnesota

ZIP/Postal Code

55447
US
May 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

MKE-07a9180f-9918-4568-a983-97453bd9a928

Pay Rate

$27 - $34 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

What you will do:

Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of fire / security systems per contract obligations.

How you will do it:

Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third-party fire / security products, software and systems / electrical technology.
Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.
Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
Maintains appropriate local and National Fire / Security Industry Certifications.
Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
Assists in monitoring project execution per plan. Reports problems or changes to supervisor or management.
Completes paperwork and on-site documentation as required.
Performs self-study (reading, research, and practice) to obtain technical proficiency on required products and application.
Performs other duties as assigned

What we look for:
• High school diploma plus 2-5 years’ experience in installing fire or security systems is required. Electronics certification from accredited technical school / military electronics training desired. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to explain technical information to non-technical people
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Preferred:
• NICET Level I Certification
• Prior experience withing the Fire/ Security industry with basic knowledge and understanding of Fire/ Security systems, database structure, network configuration and analysis.

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Required Skills & Experience

What you will do:

Under direct supervision, completes assigned programming, commissioning, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of fire / security systems per contract obligations.

How you will do it:

Assists experienced personnel with solutions to systems problems, either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires understanding of core and third-party fire / security products, software and systems / electrical technology.
Assists in performing required commissioning documentation. Provide accurate information for as-builts documentation.
Adheres to safety standards and local and national codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
Maintains appropriate local and National Fire / Security Industry Certifications.
Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interactions including an in-depth understanding of customer(s) needs wants and systems currently in place.
Assists in monitoring project execution per plan. Reports problems or changes to supervisor or management.
Completes paperwork and on-site documentation as required.
Performs self-study (reading, research, and practice) to obtain technical proficiency on required products and application.
Performs other duties as assigned

What we look for:
• High school diploma plus 2-5 years’ experience in installing fire or security systems is required. Electronics certification from accredited technical school / military electronics training desired. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to explain technical information to non-technical people
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Preferred:
• NICET Level I Certification
• Prior experience withing the Fire/ Security industry with basic knowledge and understanding of Fire/ Security systems, database structure, network configuration and analysis.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.