Life-Safety Fire Alarm Technician: Programming & Repair

WSA Systems Boca LLC; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and program Fire and Life Safety systems. The role interfaces with clients and the service team to ensure reliable operation, with emphasis on system integrity, reporting, and adherence to NFPA standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in a repair or service tech role within Fire Life and Safety, knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70 Article 760, OSHA 10, and the ability to train others.

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.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 Article 760 (Electrical Code) for installation of fire systems.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge and ability to obtain OSHA 10.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Ability to train and develop other Service Technicians on equipment and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions.
• Use troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.
• Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when repairing.
• Produce repair reports per NFPA for customer acceptance and billing.
• Program systems via laptop computers.
• Ensure Fire Alarm circuit integrity.
• Assist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.
• Provide guidance and expertise to other technicians.

Skills

NICET I

Customer focus

Problem solving

Project mgmt

Valid driver

Communication

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and program Fire and Life Safety systems. The role interfaces with clients and the service team to ensure reliable operation, with emphasis on system integrity, reporting, and adherence to NFPA standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in a repair or service tech role within Fire Life and Safety, knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70 Article 760, OSHA 10, and the ability to train others.