Fire Alarm Systems Technician – Life-Safety & Compliance

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Fire Alarm EER to document acceptance tests, record attendees and signals, and verify life safety functions during alarm conditions. The role includes handling discrepancies, responding to inquiries, and supporting master box tracking and permit issuance.

The candidate must have 5 years of related experience, with C or D licenses as a possible substitution. Ability to climb stairs in high rise buildings and endure long periods of standing is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in related work.
• Knowledge related to the operation and maintenance of Fire Alarm signals and boxes.
• Must be able to climb stairs of multiple floors in high rise buildings.
• Must have good stamina to walk large area buildings and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collects documentation submitted at acceptance tests and records attendees and signals from the fire alarm panel.
• Verifies life safety functions during alarms, including evacuation sequences and related equipment actions.
• Records discrepancies such as code violations or improper sequences of operation.
• Responds to correspondence regarding fire alarm systems from city, state, federal and private entities.
• Assists in tracking owners of master boxes and contracts and supports permit issuance.

Skills

Knowledge of fire alarm systems

Climb stairs in high rise buildings

Endurance for long periods of standing

Education

C or D License (substitution for 3 years of experience)

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Fire Alarm EER to document acceptance tests, record attendees and signals, and verify life safety functions during alarm conditions. The role includes handling discrepancies, responding to inquiries, and supporting master box tracking and permit issuance.

The candidate must have 5 years of related experience, with C or D licenses as a possible substitution. Ability to climb stairs in high rise buildings and endure long periods of standing is required.