Fire System Technician

About the role

The Fire System Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm and fire suppression systems within data center facilities. This role ensures all Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems remain fully operational and compliant with applicable codes, standards, and Meta requirements. The technician works under the direction of site leadership and coordinates closely with FacOps teams to maintain 24/7/365 critical infrastructure availability.

Responsibilities

• Install all components of fire alarm systems including control panels, sensors, smoke/heat detectors, VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), and notification appliances
• Install and maintain fire suppression systems (pre-action sprinkler, clean agent, dry/wet systems)
• Wire, program, and calibrate fire alarm and detection equipment per manufacturer specifications and design drawings
• Perform system commissioning and acceptance testing for new construction and retrofits
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on fire alarm and suppression systems including:
• VESDA semiannual, annual, and 3-year inspections
• Fire alarm semiannual, annual, and 3-year inspections
• Sprinkler/suppression system inspections per NFPA 25
• Perform battery checks, detector cleaning, and sensitivity testing
• Test and verify proper operation of fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, and supervisory signals
• Document all inspection, testing, and maintenance activities per NFPA 72 and site requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve fire alarm system faults, troubles, and malfunctions
• Diagnose and resolve problems with wiring, devices, communication paths, and control panels
• Respond to system alarms, troubles, and supervisory signals; investigate and resolve root causes
• Perform emergency repairs to restore system functionality within required timeframes

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• NICET Level I certification in Fire Alarm Systems (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Minimum 2 years of experience installing, inspecting, testing, or maintaining fire alarm and/or fire suppression systems
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Valid driver's license
• Pass background check for data center access

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems), NFPA 25 (Inspection/Testing/Maintenance), and NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Experience working in mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, manufacturing)
• Experience in a 24/7/365 critical operations environment
• State fire alarm license (where applicable)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Familiarity with enterprise asset management systems (Hexagon, Maximo, etc.)

Skills

• fire system

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

About TEKsystems

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.