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This position will work closely with our service team, and clients to ensure our critical life safety systems are repaired in an efficient manner to maintain their overall performance. This is a key position for our growing team and requires attention to detail in all aspects of system troubleshooting and repair. Customer and employee interface requires a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are important elements of the position. \nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)\nTroubleshooting and repairing Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions.\nUse a variety of troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.\nEnsure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs.\nProduce repair reports in accordance with NFPA for customer acceptance and billing information.\nProgramming systems via laptop computers.\nEnsure Fire Alarm circuit integrity.\nAssist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.\nProvide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.\nWHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU ·\nTwo to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.\nKnowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions.\nDemonstrable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions.\nAbility to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.\nKnowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.\nIntermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (Electrical Code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting.\nKnowledgeable of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.\nAbility to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is to be used, and how to respond to any systems signals.\nAbility to read fire system design drawings.\nDemonstrable knowledge of the safe use of standard trade tools.\nNICET I Certification\nAbility to train and develop other Service Technicians on equipment, company policies, and procedures.\nKnowledge of OSHA safety standards and able to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.\nCustomer-focused; skilled in project and people management.\nProficient in issue resolution\nExcellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.\nAbility to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.\nBe physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking for most of the workday.\nAble to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.\nValid driver’s license & reliable transportation\nWHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE\n$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS \nCompetitive salary based on qualifications.\nPaid time off plan and holidays.\n401(k) matching.\nShort term and long-term disability.\nMedical, dental, and vision plans with options.\nLife insurance.\nCompany cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.\nProfessional career development opportunities.\nTuition Reimbursement","description_format":"text","description_chars":3464,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Hardware","Real Estate","Access Control & Alarm Systems"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-27T09:55:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":69,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.769,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":11,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:8","win:mid","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T02:58:36Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sciensusa-fire-service-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sciensusa-fire-service-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T02:58:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1838,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3162,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}