Metrology Sr Technician - Fire & Life Safety
Job Description
A Life Safety Systems Service Technician is responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building life safety systems to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer standards. This role supports occupant safety by maintaining reliable operation of fire detection, alarm, and notification systems.
Why CBRE? CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.
- Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
- First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.Applicant AI Use DisclosureWe value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE GWSCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Inspect, test, and service fire alarm and life safety systems (including Simplex systems)
- Troubleshoot system faults, alarms, and communication issues.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fire alarm control panels, devices, and field wiring.
- Verify system performance in accordance with NFPA 72 and local fire codes.
- Coordinate life safety system impairments, testing, and restoration activities.
- Document work performed and maintain accurate service records.
- Support system upgrades, modifications, and acceptance testing Systems and Equipment.
- Fire alarm and detection systems (Simplex, Johnson Controls, and similar platforms)
- Notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers)
- Fire alarm panels, modules, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and pull stations.
- Life safety system interfaces (elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors).
Job Requirements
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
- Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
