Facilities Handyman - 1st Shift

Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Life Safety Systems (FLSS) Technician, responsible for inspecting, repairing, testing, and maintaining all facility life safety equipment and systems in accordance with building codes, local fire codes, and industry standards. This role supports a wide range of fire protection, fire alarm, toxic/flammable gas monitoring, and emergency response systems critical to maintaining a safe and code‑compliant facility environment. The technician supports pre-commissioning and operations phases to ensure all controls systems meet safety codes, performance standards, and operational needs.

Design then implement PMs, test, and maintain fire protection, fire alarm, and Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM) systems according to engineering specifications and site requirements.
Develop inspection standards on fire risers, PIVs, tampers/flow switches, hydrants, standpipes, kitchen hoods/ tools fire suppression systems, foam systems, extinguishers, and other suppression components.
Create guidelines for inspection, test, and service toxic gas, flammable gas, multi‑gas, oxygen, and other specialized life‑safety sensors and detection system.
Develop electrical safety requirements are followed during maintenance, including proper LOTO and safe work practices.
Utilize knowledge of applicable fire codes, building codes, NFPA standards, and site‑specific requirements to all life‑safety tasks.
Create schedules for service portable fire extinguishers, inspecting components such as tubing, horns, gaskets, and cutter discs; Interface with both fire and facility control systems such as PLCs and SCADA platforms
Design standards for technical support during shutdowns, system transitions, process troubleshooting, and equipment upgrades.
Advanced with electrical and handheld diagnostic equipment, standard hand tools, power tools, and specialized life‑safety and TGM hardware.

High School Diploma/ GED required; 10 years of experience working with life safety, fire protection, or suppression systems in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
~ Fire protection certifications or licenses (NICET, state fire licenses, etc.) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in mechanical spaces, rooftops, and equipment rooms.
Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
During the construction phase and initial onboarding period, employees will work a standard Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. As the facility transitions into manufacturing operations, the role will move to a 12-hour compressed workweek schedule. Shift assignments may include day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and will be determined based on business and operational needs.