Lead Fire Testing Technician

Manatal; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A fire safety services company in California is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Testing Technician to oversee inspection teams conducting fire alarm testing. Responsibilities include supervising inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, training staff, and communicating with clients. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in fire life safety testing and hold a valid California Driver License. The position involves a dynamic work schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in fire life safety testing.
• Los Angeles Chiefs Regulation 4 Certificate of Fitness (in one or more categories).
• Valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection teams and ensure compliance with fire alarm testing standards.
• Conduct inspections for commercial, industrial, and multi-story buildings.
• Train staff on safety and testing procedures.

Skills

Fire life safety testing

Team supervision

Client communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the job Lead Fire Testing Technician

We are seeking an experienced Fire Testing Lead Technician to oversee inspection teams performing Title 19 and NFPA 72 fire alarm testing throughout Los Angeles County. The Lead Technician will serve as the on-site authority for testing, documentation, customer communication, and compliance for commercial, industrial, and multi-story buildings.

Lead and perform Title 19, NFPA 72 annual, semi-annual, and quarterly fire alarm system inspections.

• Test and verify operation of:
• Pull stations
• Horns/strobes/speakers
• Waterflow & tamper switches (with sprinkler contractors)
• Control panels, SLC/NAC circuits, and power supplies
• Conduct testing for integrated systems such as elevators, HVAC shutdowns, fire pumps, and clean-agent systems.
• Supervise a team of inspection technicians and helpers.
• Train staff on testing procedures, documentation, safety, and system identification.
• Ensure efficient daily workflow and accurate device counts.
• Complete required California Title 19 State Fire Marshal forms.
• Accurately document deficiencies and communicate needed repairs to clients and project managers.
• Ensure all testing complies with NFPA 72, California Title 19, and local AHJ requirements
• Coordinate onsite testing schedules with building engineers, facility managers, and security teams.
• Provide clear explanations of inspection results and deficiency repairs.

Schedule

• Hours will vary, must be able to work on-call, weekends, nights, split shifts, and rotating shifts (if needed).

Position Requirements

• 3+ years experience in fire life safety testing
• Los Angeles Chiefs Regulation 4 Certificate of Fitness (in one or more categories)
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid California Driver License and proof of auto insurance.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations.
• Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, and high-rise buildings,
• Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
• Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 20+ pounds, daily
• Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
• Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally

Benefits Package

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, Paid Time Off