Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician

TEEMA Group; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician to perform PMs, inspections, and testing on life-safety systems in a Tempe, AZ site. You will maintain logs, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with engineers and vendors during commissioning.

The role requires 3+ years in life-safety or fire-protection environments and familiarity with CMMS and SCADA platforms. A high school diploma plus technical training is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with life safety, fire protection, or suppression systems in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to learn specialized life-safety software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm, and Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM) systems according to specifications and site requirements.
• Inspect and maintain fire risers, PIVs, hydrants, standpipes, kitchen hoods, extinguishers, and other suppression components.
• Interface with fire alarm systems and facility control systems such as PLCs and SCADA to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot faults, alarms, device failures, and system interlocks.
• Maintain maintenance logs, device inventories, and compliance documentation per standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors during commissioning and upgrades.

Skills

Life safety experience

Education

High School Diploma

Technical college or trade program

Tools

CMMS tools

SCADA platforms

Job description

Job Title:Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician
Job ID:90462
Location: Tempe, Arizona

What you will be doing:

• Perform PMs, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm, and Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM) systems according to engineering specifications and site requirements.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on fire risers, PIVs, tampers/flow switches, hydrants, standpipes, kitchen hoods/ tools fire suppression systems, foam systems, extinguishers, and other suppression components.
• Inspect, test, and service toxic gas, flammable gas, multi-gas, oxygen, and other specialized life-safety sensors and detection system
• Submit documented inspection reports for installed fire suppression and HGM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain all maintenance logs, device inventories, inspection records, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all electrical safety requirements are followed during system maintenance, including proper LOTO and safe work practices.
• Apply knowledge of applicable fire codes, building codes, NFPA standards, and site-specific requirements to all life-safety tasks.
• Dismantle and service portable fire extinguishers, inspecting components such as tubing, horns, gaskets, and cutter discs; repair or replace components as required.
• Interface with both fire alarm systems and facility control systems such as PLCs and SCADA platforms to ensure proper system communication and operation.
• Troubleshoot life safety system faults, alarms, device failures, communication issues, and system interlocks.
• Support additional duties and special projects as required by business needs.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and functional testing of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Verify device scaling, signal integrity, loop direction, control logic, and alarm configuration.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors during commissioning and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate device records, calibration logs, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control configurations using CMMS tools..
• Provide technical support during shutdowns, system transitions, process troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.

What you must have:

• High School Diploma required; Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with life safety, fire protection, or suppression systems in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to learn specialized life-safety software platforms.