Fire Life Safety Technician | Programming & Repair Expert

Sciens Building Solutions; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short/Long-term disability

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone

Laptop provided

Vehicle provided

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and program fire life safety systems. You will work with our service team and clients to ensure reliable operation and accurate NFPA-compliant repair reports.

The role requires hands-on expertise with conventional and networked fire alarm systems, circuit integrity, and the ability to train peers. A valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 are expected.

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 and networked solutions.
• Experience with Fire Alarm circuit integrity and fault troubleshooting.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop.
• Familiar with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 Article 760 requirements.

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 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

Troubleshooting

Programming

NFPA 72 knowledge

Circuit testing

OSHA 10

Customer relations

Education

NICET I Certification

Tools

Laptop computer

Repair tools set

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and program fire life safety systems. You will work with our service team and clients to ensure reliable operation and accurate NFPA-compliant repair reports.

The role requires hands-on expertise with conventional and networked fire alarm systems, circuit integrity, and the ability to train peers. A valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 are expected.