Field Operations Lead - Fire Alarm & Life Safety

The Contractor Consultants; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays, sick

Vacation

Professional development and training

Job summary

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead daily field service operations in California. You will oversee frontline technicians delivering fire protection and life-safety services, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with codes.

This role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to protecting lives and property. In this position you will mentor technicians, schedule crews, coordinate materials, and act as the primary field liaison with project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on field experience servicing fire alarm or related life-safety systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability supervising field personnel and delegating tasks.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and system specifications.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, local fire codes, and OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct field technicians across active fire alarm service, inspection, and maintenance assignments.
• Enforce NFPA standards and OSHA safety regulations on job sites.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and quality control checks for code compliance.
• Mentor technicians on troubleshooting, device installation, and craftsmanship.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Serve as the field liaison between technicians, project managers, and clients to resolve changes.
• Ensure prompt submission of daily field logs, service tickets, and incident documentation.

Skills

Field supervision

Leadership

Blueprint reading

NFPA familiarity

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems (preferred)

Job description

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead daily field service operations in California. You will oversee frontline technicians delivering fire protection and life-safety services, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with codes.

This role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to protecting lives and property. In this position you will mentor technicians, schedule crews, coordinate materials, and act as the primary field liaison with project