Fire Alarm System Technician

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🦀 Maryland, Virginia – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $30 - $45 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Sciens Building Solutions

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2016

🏗️ Construction

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

💰 Series unknown on 2018-02

Construction • Healthcare • Logistics

<Sciens Building Solutions> Sciens Building Solutions provides comprehensive fire and life safety, security, and building protection services for commercial, institutional, and government clients. Their offerings include design, installation, maintenance, testing, and monitoring of fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and suppression systems, kitchen hood systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and central station monitoring. They also offer a managed service platform (Sciens Service Suite) that consolidates billing, local expert support, and ongoing compliance and service management across multiple locations in the U. S.

📋 Description

• Review system layouts and coordinate with engineering, project management, and sales departments for successful project execution • Produce field surveys and daily project activity logs • Program and commission complex fire alarm systems through final acceptance by customers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) • Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA • Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve them effectively • Deliver projects on schedule and within cost budgets • Program systems via laptop computers • Assist with project inventory oversight and manage vehicle inventory • Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians • Assist with job scheduling and progress management efficiently and cost-effectively • Demonstrate equipment and control-unit operation to customers and explain system signals and responses • Comply with industry-standard procedures and Sciens safety programs and policies

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a technician role within the fire-life safety industry • Ability to program and commission mid-range fire alarm systems independently • Ability to terminate fire alarm control units and field equipment with minimal supervision • Ability to communicate and coordinate with onsite contractors • Intermediate understanding of fire alarm circuit integrity and troubleshooting circuit opens, shorts, or ground conditions • Intermediate computer knowledge related to software use and installation • Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units • Intermediate knowledge of NFPA 72 code requirements • Intermediate knowledge of Section 907 of the International Fire Code or state-adopted fire code • Intermediate knowledge of Section 909 of the International Building Code or state-adopted building code • Intermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 for fire systems and circuiting • State, local, contract, and/or product specific certifications as determined by the business • NICET I certification • Knowledge of state fire procedures, filing, and requirements • Ability to read fire system design drawings • Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency • Ability to work independently with some supervision • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification • Proficient in issue resolution • Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills • Physical ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, work from heights, climb ladders, and stand/walk most of the workday • Ability to travel occasionally overnight as needed • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off plan and holidays • 401(k) matching • Short term 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