Fire Service Technician

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities and experience. This position will work closely with our service team and clients to ensure our critical life safety systems are repaired efficiently to maintain their overall performance. It is a key role for our growing team that requires attention to detail in all aspects of system troubleshooting and repair.

Customer and employee interaction requires a high degree of effective human relations, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

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

• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and troubleshooting for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (Electrical Code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers, explaining usage and response to system signals.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the safe use of standard trade tools.
• NICET I Certification.
• Ability to train and develop other Service Technicians on equipment, company policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Physical fitness to perform demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work from heights and climb ladders, standing and walking most of the day.
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. “Sciens” is Latin for “knowledgeable and skilled.” We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world—protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.