Firewatch Technician

Firewatch Technician

Location: Hilliard, Ohio (Onsite) Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

Fire Watch Technicians provide continuous fire monitoring inside data center facilities where fire suppression systems are taken offline during active construction. The work involves two roles per site: one person watching the fire alarm panel and one person walking the building on patrol. This role is necessary because dust from construction activities can force fire systems into a test mode, and this function ensures site safety and allows construction to proceed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the fire alarm control panel (FACP) while the fire system is in test mode and immediately escalate any alarm condition.
• Walk the building on regular patrol rounds (every 15–30 minutes), checking all areas for signs of smoke, fire, or heat.
• Notify the fire department, building occupants, and site operations immediately in the event of a fire or life safety event.
• Use available fire extinguishing equipment on small, incipient-stage fires only when it is safe to do so; otherwise, evacuate and escalate.
• Complete fire watch logs accurately and in real time, documenting patrol times, observations, and any unusual events.
• Stay in communication with site operations, construction teams, and other fire watch personnel throughout the shift via provided radios.
• Coordinate with operations and construction crews on system test windows, schedules, and site access.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Able to stand, walk, and patrol for 10-hour shifts.
• Possesses strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates reliability and is able to accurately complete written fire watch logs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior fire watch, security, or life safety experience in construction, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with fire alarm panels and suppression systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in data centers, hospitals, or other critical facility environments.
• Knowledge of NFPA 101, NFPA 25, or NFPA 51B fire watch standards.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided. Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.