Fire Alarm Operations Manager – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Fire Alarm experience is REQUIRED. 

Next Level Technician is seeking an experienced  Fire Alarm Operations Manager  to lead commercial fire alarm operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a leadership role for someone with a strong background managing  commercial fire alarm installation, service, inspections, testing, and troubleshooting teams.

This is NOT a general low voltage or structured cabling position. Applicants must have hands-on commercial fire alarm experience and proven leadership within the fire alarm industry.

Salary:  $85,000–$110,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of commercial fire alarm installation, service, inspection, testing, and maintenance projects.

• Manage fire alarm technicians, foremen, and field crews including scheduling, manpower planning, and project assignments.

• Provide technical leadership and support for fire alarm installations, troubleshooting, commissioning, inspections, and service work.

• Review fire alarm blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, specifications, and project documentation.

• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, project managers, vendors, AHJs, inspectors, and subcontractors.

• Conduct jobsite visits, quality control inspections, and safety audits.

• Resolve escalated technical and operational issues related to commercial fire alarm systems.

• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of fire alarm technicians.

• Manage labor, materials, inventory, equipment, and project schedules.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, NFPA 72, local fire codes, and company safety standards.

• Maintain high standards for customer satisfaction, documentation, installation quality, and project completion.

REQUIRED Qualifications

Commercial Fire Alarm experience is an absolute requirement.

Applicants  must  have:

• 5+ years of commercial fire alarm experience.

• Leadership experience managing fire alarm installation and/or service teams.

• Strong knowledge of commercial fire alarm installation, service, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

• Experience with fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, NAC circuits, SLC loops, and associated system components.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, and project specifications.

• Working knowledge of  NFPA 72  and applicable local fire codes.

• Experience coordinating technicians, schedules, labor, materials, and project timelines.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Louisiana as needed.

Preferred

• NICET certification

• Manufacturer certifications (Edwards, Notifier, Siemens, Silent Knight, Honeywell, Potter, EST, Simplex, FireLite, or similar)

Why Join Next Level Technician?

• Weekly Pay

• Competitive Salary: $85,000–$110,000

• PTO, Medical Benefits, Sign-on & Referral Bonuses

• Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized low voltage staffing company

• Dedicated recruiter support from industry experts

• Opportunity to lead high-profile commercial fire alarm projects

About Next Level Technician

Next Level Technician connects experienced fire alarm and low voltage professionals with top employers across the country. We specialize in placing skilled professionals in long-term careers while providing industry-leading support, payroll, safety, and compliance.

Apply Today

Ready to lead a growing commercial fire alarm team?

Email your resume to  briana.arrowood@nextleveltechnician.com  for immediate consideration or apply through our website today.

Please note:  This position requires prior commercial fire alarm experience. Candidates whose background is limited to structured cabling, security, access control, CCTV, or general low voltage without significant fire alarm experience will not be considered.

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