Fire Suppression Technician - Engineering

Who We Are

The Facilities Group (TFG), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is a family of commercial facilities maintenance companies, providing best-in-class service to over 25,000 locations across the country. The Facilities Group partners with the premier local, regional, and national facility service providers while maintaining brand legacy and driving high-powered technology. The Facilities Group family of companies has 17 offices throughout the United States and provides a comprehensive suite of janitorial and maintenance services to a variety of end markets including commercial, distribution, logistics, aviation, education, finance, industrial, and healthcare facilities.

Our principle of providing best in class service not only guides how we treat our clients but is also the foundation of our company culture. We understand the importance of maintaining an exciting culture for our employees and believe in creating an empowering professional environment with a sense of community and opportunity.

What You Will Be Doing

The Fire Suppression Technician supports a 24/7, mission‑critical airport environment by inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing fire sprinkler and suppression systems across terminals, concourses, tunnels, and support facilities. This role ensures that wet, dry, pre‑action, deluge systems, fire pumps, valves, and supervisory devices remain fully functional, code‑compliant, and inspection‑ready at all times. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to system impairments and alarms, and accurately documents all activities in the CMMS. By safeguarding the airport’s life‑safety infrastructure, this position plays a key role in protecting passengers, staff, and critical airport assets.

Fire Suppression Technician Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems in a 24/7 airport environment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems, ensuring all components operate safely and reliably.
• Inspect, test, and service fire pumps, control valves, supervisory devices, and related system hardware.
• Ensure all fire suppression systems remain code‑compliant, fully functional, and ready for regulatory inspections.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and implement repairs to address system deficiencies and maintain life‑safety readiness.
• Document inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions in the CMMS with accuracy and timeliness.
• Respond to system impairments, alarms, and emergency service calls to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted airport operations.
• Perform routine walkthroughs of terminals, concourses, tunnels, mechanical rooms, and support facilities to identify issues or hazards.
• Coordinate system shutdowns and impairment notifications with operations, safety teams, and facility stakeholders.
• Follow all NFPA, local jurisdiction, and airport-specific standards governing fire suppression systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and life‑safety teams to support system reliability and compliance.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and workspaces in a safe, clean, and inspection-ready condition.
• Completely required inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance in accordance with NFPA 25 schedules.
• Always Maintain fire suppression systems in inspection-ready condition.
• Properly document impairments and coordinate restoration in accordance with site protocols.
• Minimize repeat deficiencies through accurate diagnosis and corrective action.
• Ensure life-safety system uptime and regulatory compliance.
• Support a strong safety culture with zero preventable incidents.

Fire Suppression Technician Requirements

• NICET Level II (minimum) in Fire Sprinkler Inspection & Testing or Georgia Fire Sprinkler Inspector license. (Required)
• Experience performing inspection, testing, and maintenance of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire suppression systems. (Required)
• Ability to coordinate work performed under a Georgia Licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractor for permitted work, system impairments, and modifications. (Required)
• NICET Level III certification. (Preferred)
• Experience supporting mission-critical or high-occupancy facilities (airport, hospital, data center, transportation hub). (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of fire pumps, backflow preventers (fire side), control valves, alarm interfaces, and supervisory controls.
• Understanding of NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and applicable life-safety standards.
• Experience documenting inspections and maintaining compliance records.
• Experience with CMMS platforms; Hexagon preferred.
• Ability to obtain airport badging and pass background screening.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with a safety-first mindset.

Work Environment & Safety Standards This role operates across terminal areas, mechanical rooms, and utility spaces. Work may involve lifting, climbing, confined space awareness, and exposure to heat, cold, and noise. All activities must comply with OSHA regulations, plumbing codes, airport requirements, and site safety policies.
The Facilities Group is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of The Facilities Group to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The Facilities Group also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.