Fire Alarm Technician: Repair, Programming & Support

Sciens Building Solutions; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Short-term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone, laptop, andVehicle

Professional career development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our service team, and clients to ensure our critical life safety systems are repaired in an efficient manner to maintain their overall performance.

This role requires attention to detail in system troubleshooting and repair, strong communication, and the ability to train other technicians.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 for the installation of fire systems and circuiting.
• Knowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of safe use of standard trade tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Programming with laptop

Customer communication

Project management

Problem solving

Team training

Education

NICET I Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Laptop computer

Testing tools for fire life safety systems

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our service team, and clients to ensure our critical life safety systems are repaired in an efficient manner to maintain their overall performance.

This role requires attention to detail in system troubleshooting and repair, strong communication, and the ability to train other technicians.