Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Programming & Commissioning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. You will work with sales, field teams, and clients to ensure sound design, installation, and commissioning, with attention to schedule and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire-life safety tech, NFPA 72 knowledge, and NICET I certification, plus OSHA 10. Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire-life safety industry and technician role.
• Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and field reporting skills.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72 and related codes.
• Excellent communication and coordination with onsite teams.

Responsibilities

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, project management, and sales for project success.
• Produce field surveys and daily project logs of activity.
• Program and commission fire alarm systems to final customer acceptance and AHJ approval.
• Create commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve them effectively.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budgets.
• Program systems via laptop and manage field inventory.

Skills

Fire alarm programming

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

NFPA 72 knowledge

Reading design drawings

Project coordination

Effective communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

NICET I certification

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. You will work with sales, field teams, and clients to ensure sound design, installation, and commissioning, with attention to schedule and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire-life safety tech, NFPA 72 knowledge, and NICET I certification, plus OSHA 10. Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel are required.