Fire Alarm Technician - Troubleshooting, Programming & Repair

JW Dielmann Inc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician in Vermont to troubleshoot, repair and program fire and life safety systems. This role will work closely with our service team and clients to ensure systems are repaired efficiently and meet performance standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire life safety, NFPA knowledge, and NICET I certification, with the ability to read drawings and instruct others. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphical interfaces, and networked solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and troubleshooting for opens/shorts/ground faults.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 Article 760 (Electrical Code) for installation of fire systems.

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.
• 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

NFPA 72 knowledge

NFPA 70 Article 760

NICET I Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

Electrical license

Troubleshooting

Customer training

Tools

Laptop programming

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician in Vermont to troubleshoot, repair and program fire and life safety systems. This role will work closely with our service team and clients to ensure systems are repaired efficiently and meet performance standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fire life safety, NFPA knowledge, and NICET I certification, with the ability to read drawings and instruct others. Valid driver’s license required.