Fire & Life Safety Technician: Troubleshooting & Programming

Sciens Building Solutions; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Competitive salary based on qualific at

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Disability coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, program, and repair life-safety systems. You will work with our service team and clients to ensure systems perform reliably, with attention to detail and strong communication throughout customer interactions.

The role requires hands-on ability with conventional, addressable, voice systems, and complex smoke control, plus NFPA knowledge.

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.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• 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 demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is used.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the safe use of standard trade tools.
• Pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation

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.
• 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

Troubleshooting & repair

Fire alarm systems knowledge

NFPA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Read fire system drawings

Education

NICET I Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, program, and repair life-safety systems. You will work with our service team and clients to ensure systems perform reliably, with attention to detail and strong communication throughout customer interactions.

The role requires hands-on ability with conventional, addressable, voice systems, and complex smoke control, plus NFPA knowledge.