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Structural Field Welder

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

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Structural Field Welder

Omaha, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

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Structural Field Welder

Houston, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

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Structural Field Welder

North Platte, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

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Structural Field Welder

Houston, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

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Structural Field Welder

Houston, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Omaha, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

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Structural Field Welder

North Platte, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Lincoln, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Lincoln, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training. Benefits & Compensation * Pay Rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience) * Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance ...

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How much do fire watch per diem jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire watch per diem in the United States is $23.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a fire watch per diem do during a typical workday?

A typical day for a Fire Watch Per Diem involves actively monitoring designated areas for fire hazards, especially during hot work operations such as welding or cutting. You may conduct regular patrols, maintain detailed logs, and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents. Collaboration is frequent with maintenance crews, welders, safety supervisors, and emergency response teams to coordinate preventive measures and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Since this is a per diem position, shifts may vary based on project needs, offering flexibility but also requiring adaptability to changing schedules and environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a fire watch per diem?

To thrive as a Fire Watch Per Diem, you need keen observation skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of fire safety protocols, often supported by OSHA or NFPA safety certifications. Familiarity with two-way radios, fire detection and suppression systems, and incident reporting tools is typically required. Reliability, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These capabilities are essential for effectively preventing fire hazards and ensuring workplace safety during high-risk activities or maintenance operations.

Is it hard to get a fire watch per diem job?

Fire watch per diem jobs are generally accessible to individuals with basic safety training and certifications such as OSHA or fire watch training. Competition can vary based on location and demand, but these roles often prioritize reliability and adherence to safety protocols over extensive experience. Having relevant certifications and a flexible schedule can improve chances of securing such positions.
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Infographic showing various Fire Watch Per Diem job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 47% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,371 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Overnight Fire Watch Security Guard

GardaWorld

Logan Township, NJ • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct continuous fire watch rounds throughout the overnight shift

  • Monitor the premises for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, and suspicious activity

  • Maintain accurate logs documenting each round and any observations

GardaWorld rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 413 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 118 rated security

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Officer!
Ready to suit up as an Overnight Fire Watch Security Guard?

*NEW JERSEY SORA LICENSE REQUIRED
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to stay sharp when everyone else is asleep. Tell us about how you thrive in the quiet hours and stay locked in through a long overnight shift.
As a Security Officer – Overnight Fire Watch, your role will vary depending on the site and the night. Whether it's rounds, monitoring, or documentation, we need you to stay alert and precise from start to finish.

What's in it for you:

  • NEW JERSEY SORA LICENSE REQUIRED
  • Site Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey
  • Set schedule: Part-time, Overnights, Friday-Sunday (24 Hours Per Week)
  • Competitive hourly wage of $18.00 (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
  • Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Overnight Fire Watch Security Guard:

  • Conduct continuous fire watch rounds throughout the overnight shift
  • Monitor the premises for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, and suspicious activity
  • Maintain accurate logs documenting each round and any observations
  • Respond quickly to alarms, incidents, or potential threats
  • Control access points and verify identities as needed
  • Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a security presence
  • Write detailed reports on nightly events and incidents
  • Collaborate with authorities and site personnel during serious situations
  • Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property overnight

Qualifications for Overnight Fire Watch Security Guard:

  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
  • Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
  • Comfortable working alone or with a small team through overnight hours
  • Responsive and strong problem-solving skills
  • If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
  • You have a state license if required

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.
If you're ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to be conducted after an offer of employment is extended.
It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

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