Fire Suppression Technician

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Service Technician to inspect, service, test, and maintain suppression systems, including but not limited to fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods. Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important elements of the position.

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems, including fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods.
• Complete basic to standard level complexity repair of fire extinguishers, system cylinders, and DOT-specified cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Responsible for vehicle inventory.
• Ensure facility and inventory are kept in a safe and orderly state.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the fire protection industry and products.
• Work with customer(s) to perform deficiency repairs.
• Identify opportunities to perform inspections at new customer sites.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade current equipment according to code requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of fire suppression or related code requirements.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving record screening according to required guidelines.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of yourself or others.

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

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.