Fire Alarm Systems Technician: Troubleshooting & Repair

Sciens Building Solutions; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This role collaborates with our service team and clients to ensure life safety systems are repaired efficiently and operate reliably.

The position requires hands-on troubleshooting, customer interaction, and attention to detail. Applicants should be physically capable of demanding work and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions.
• Use a variety of troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.
• Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs.
• Produce repair reports in accordance with NFPA for customer acceptance and billing information.
• Assist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.

Skills

Fire life safety systems knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

NFPA 72 knowledge

Customer communication

Project management

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This role collaborates with our service team and clients to ensure life safety systems are repaired efficiently and operate reliably.

The position requires hands-on troubleshooting, customer interaction, and attention to detail. Applicants should be physically capable of demanding work and hold a valid driver's license.