Fire Alarm & Access Control Field Technician (Low Voltage)

Day in the life at C.M. Armitage, Inc.

Start your morning with an organized dispatch, a clear plan, and a predictable weekday schedule. As a Low Voltage field professional serving Rochester and the surrounding areas, you’ll move from rough-in to final commissioning—bringing life-safety, access control, and security systems online with precision. You’ll collaborate with project managers and forepersons, keep customers informed, and close the day with well-documented service notes—all within a professional, safety-first culture.

Why you’ll like working here

• Steady workload with long-term opportunity—this isn’t a short-term assignment
• Established local contractor with consistent Low Voltage demand
• Predictable weekday schedule and organized dispatch with realistic workloads
• Professional, safety-first culture and supportive team
• Career longevity with a stable company

Core work you’ll do

• Install, terminate, and test low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, access control, security/CCTV, intercom, and structured cabling
• Execute work across all phases—from rough-in to trim-out and final commissioning
• Read and interpret blueprints, risers, schematics, and project plans
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair system issues in the field
• Complete service calls and documentation accurately and on time
• Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, and customers
• Follow company safety protocols and jobsite requirements without exception

What you bring

• 4+ years of low-voltage experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of wiring methods, circuits, and system components
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling types and installation techniques
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and translate them into field execution
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and work safely from ladders
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented work style

Compensation and benefits

Pay: $18.00 - $38.00 per hour

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Company vehicle (for qualified candidates/roles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Long-term career growth with a stable local company
• Additional benefits: 401(k) matching, life insurance, on-the-job training, vision insurance, dental insurance, health insurance

Work details

• Full-time position
• In-person / field-based work
• Work throughout Rochester and surrounding areas
• Work Location: In person

Preferred proficiencies

• Low Voltage Cabling Installation
• Access Control Systems