Fire Alarm Systems Technician

Sciens Building Solutions; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SciensBuilding Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot complex fire alarm systems. You will work with sales, project teams, and clients to ensure sound design and seamless installations, with on-site field surveys and detailed reports.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire detection, NICET I, and knowledge of NFPA 72 with Florida procedures. A sign-on bonus and full benefits accompany a competitive salary and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in fire detection and protection environments.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems and NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems using a laptop.
• Familiarity with Florida fire procedures, filing, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, project management, and sales for project execution.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs.
• Program, commission and obtain final acceptance by customers and AHJs.
• Prepare commissioning and inspection reports per NFPA.
• Travel occasionally overnight as needed.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Programming

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

NFPA 72

Reading drawings

Travel

Education

NICET Level I

Tools

Laptop

Job description

Overview

SciensBuilding Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician with programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our sales team, field project teams, and clients to ensure a sound design and seamless installation and commissioning of our fire alarm solutions. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of executing projects. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for reviewing system layouts and coordinating with engineering, project management, and sales departments for a successful project execution.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.
• Responsible for programming, commissioning and final acceptance by customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) of complex fire alarm systems.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution.
• Responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within cost budgets.
• Responsible for programming systems via laptop computers.
• Oversight for project inventory and responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians.
• Customer-focused, skilled in project and people management.
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to travel occasionally overnight as needed.

What We Like About You

• Two to five years of experience in a technician role within the fire detection and protection environment.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Knowledge of Florida fire procedures, filing, and requirements.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• NICET level I.

What We’re Bringing to the Table

• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.