Fire Systems Specialist II (SLS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K w/ company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking a Fire System Specialist to program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems to meet project specs and building codes. This role collaborates with installation teams, subcontractors, sales, and customers to ensure reliable operation and thorough documentation on assigned projects.

The position requires Notifier Fire Alarm Certification, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm systems installations.
• Notifer Fire Alarm Certification required.
• Experience with fire alarm systems installation and commissioning.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot computer and networking problems.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with MS Office products.
• Ability to work with electrical equipment and understand electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Program fire alarm systems based on project information and specifications.
• Verify correct sequence of events for alarms and annunciators.
• Support installation teams and subcontractors on job sites.
• Troubleshoot programming and installation issues.
• Provide customer guidance on system operations.
• Assist in estimating, design, installation, startup, and commissioning input.
• Produce programming documentation and project logs/reports.
• Ensure timely backups of project software and passwords.
• Provide service support to maintain compliance with codes.
• Assist in creating As-built drawings and project turnover to service.
• Assist Sales during estimating and potential product demos.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm systems experience

Troubleshoot electrical & electronic

Read electrical diagrams

Verbal & written communication

MS Office familiarity

Networking/configuration basics

Education

Notifier Fire Alarm Certification

NICET or equivalent certification

Two-year technical degree in related studies

Military or on-the-job technical training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electrical test equipment (multimeter)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Fire System Specialist is responsible for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with project specifications and building occupancy codes. This role partners closely with installation teams, subcontractors, sales, and customers to deliver reliable system performance, accurate documentation, and seamless project turnover.

Responsibilities:

• Program fire alarm systems based on information provided from PSG, site walks, existing programming or other applicable sources while adhering to project specifications.
• Verify correct sequence of events pertaining to alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of fire alarm systems.
• Support installation team and subcontractors on project sites as needed.
• Troubleshoot programming and/or installation issues.
• Provide support and recommendations to customer regarding system operations.
• Provide input to others as requested to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for fire alarm systems.
• Provide programming documentation including daily logs, system reports, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and saved (including password information).
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Assist in the preparation of As-built drawings and project turnover to service team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Min 3 years of experience in Fire alarm Systems installations
• Manufacturer certifications: Notifier Fire Alarm Certification
• Experience with fire alarm systems
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot computer and networking problems
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams
• Troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products
• Ability to work with electrical equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, etc.
• An understanding of low and high voltage AC circuitry, including transformers, fuses, breakers, wire types, etc.
• Maintaining a high-level NICET or other equivalent industry certification is expected for Level II and Senior System Specialists

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in related studies
• Military or on-the-job technical training experience
• NICET or other industry certifications in Fire Alarms systems

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary

Travel Requirements: 10%

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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