Fire Alarm Systems Technician: Commissioning Pro

Sciens Building Solutions; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance (short & long)

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions in Plymouth Meeting, PA seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician. This role focuses on programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting fire alarm solutions, interfacing with sales and field teams to ensure sound design and on-time installations.

Key duties include reviewing layouts, performing field surveys, programming mid-range systems, and generating commissioning reports. A strong focus on quality, safety, and customer communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a fire-life safety technician role.
• Program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems independently.
• Read fire system design drawings.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, management, and sales.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs.
• Program and commission fire alarm systems to final AHJ acceptance.
• Generate commissioning and inspection reports per NFPA.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve effectively.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget; manage inventory.

Skills

Programming & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Communication

OSHA 10

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET I certification

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions in Plymouth Meeting, PA seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician. This role focuses on programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting fire alarm solutions, interfacing with sales and field teams to ensure sound design and on-time installations.

Key duties include reviewing layouts, performing field surveys, programming mid-range systems, and generating commissioning reports. A strong focus on quality, safety, and customer communication is essential.