Fire Suppression Technician: System Testing & Inspection

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in New Jersey is seeking a Suppression Test & Inspect Technician to perform testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action and deluge configurations.

You will read blueprints, inspect components, document results, and communicate findings to customers and supervisors while traveling to job sites to ensure codes and standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years in fire and life safety as an apprentice or technician.
• NICET Level I or above preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record if driving.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of fire suppression systems.
• Inspect valves, gauges, piping, sprinkler heads, and related components.
• Perform functional testing to verify proper system operation and compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, system layouts, and inspection reports.
• Document results; complete deficiency documentation and service records.
• Communicate findings clearly to customers and supervisors.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Follow safety procedures and site requirements.

Skills

Fire suppression knowledge

Independent work

Blueprint reading

Inspection procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I or above preferred

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in New Jersey is seeking a Suppression Test & Inspect Technician to perform testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action and deluge configurations.

You will read blueprints, inspect components, document results, and communicate findings to customers and supervisors while traveling to job sites to ensure codes and standards are met.