Fire Alarm Technician

Description

• Troubleshooting and repairing Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions.
• Produce repair reports in accordance with NFPA for customer acceptance and billing information.
• Assist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.
• Programming systems via laptop computers.
• Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs.
• Use a variety of troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.
• Ensure Fire Alarm circuit integrity.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.

Requirements

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our service team, and clients to ensure our critical life safety systems are repaired in an efficient manner to maintain their overall performance. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of system troubleshooting and repair. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are important elements of the position.

• NICET I Certification
• Ability to train and develop other Service Technicians on equipment, company policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions.
• Knowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.
• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for
• MA Class D or Journeyman Electrical License
• Intermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (Electrical Code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting.
• Proficient in issue resolution
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Demonstrable knowledge of the safe use of standard trade tools.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Demonstratable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is to be used, and how to respond to any systems signals.
• Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance