Facilities Safety Systems Technician

Job Title:Facilities Life Safety Systems Technician
Job :90462
Location: Tempe, Arizona

• Perform PMs, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm, and Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM) systems according to engineering specifications and site requirements.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on fire risers, PIVs, tampers/flow switches, hydrants, standpipes, kitchen hoods/ tools fire suppression systems, foam systems, extinguishers, and other suppression components.
• Inspect, test, and service toxic gas, flammable gas, multi-gas, oxygen, and other specialized life-safety sensors and detection system
• Submit documented inspection reports for installed fire suppression and HGM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain all maintenance logs, device inventories, inspection records, and compliance documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all electrical safety requirements are followed during system maintenance, including proper LOTO and safe work practices.
• Apply knowledge of applicable fire codes, building codes, NFPA standards, and site-specific requirements to all life-safety tasks.
• Dismantle and service portable fire extinguishers, inspecting components such as tubing, horns, gaskets, and cutter discs; repair or replace components as required.
• Interface with both fire alarm systems and facility control systems such as PLCs and SCADA platforms to ensure proper system communication and operation.
• Troubleshoot life safety system faults, alarms, device failures, communication issues, and system interlocks.
• Support additional duties and special projects as required by business needs.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and functional testing of new instrumentation and control systems.
• Verify device scaling, signal integrity, loop direction, control logic, and alarm configuration.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors during commissioning and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate device records, calibration logs, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control configurations using CMMS tools..
• Provide technical support during shutdowns, system transitions, process troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.

• High School Diploma required;
  Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with life safety, fire protection, or suppression systems in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to learn specialized life-safety software platforms.