Full-Time

Fire Suppression Technician

Posted on 7/28/2026

Deadline 7/28/27
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

201-500 employees

Fire protection design, installation, testing, maintenance.

Compensation Overview

$35 - $50/hr

+ Performance-based bonus + Tuition assistance

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA

In Person

Travel within the assigned territory is required.

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)

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Requirements
  • One to three years of experience in fire suppression system service.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on technical work in the life safety or construction space.
  • Comfort using hand tools and other basic equipment, with the ability to learn additional tools and equipment.
  • Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and work on ladders or in tight or confined spaces as part of daily work.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for use with customers and internal teams.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect, test, and recharge kitchen and industrial fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers.
  • Assemble, install, maintain, and repair fire suppression systems in commercial and industrial settings.
  • Ensure that all work meets applicable National Fire Protection Association and local code requirements.
  • Accurately document work performed and communicate findings, recommendations, and next steps with customers and internal teams.
  • Represent Encore professionally on every job site and provide a clear, customer-focused experience.
  • Work independently in the field and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical or industry-related experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, and other relevant fire protection codes.
  • Experience reading blueprints or simple drawings and using hand tools or machinery in a prior role.
  • Prior exposure to fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, or other life safety equipment.
Encore Fire Protection

Encore Fire Protection

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Encore Fire Protection offers design, installation, testing, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems for commercial buildings. Its product is an end-to-end service package that covers the entire lifecycle of fire protection systems, making it a single-source provider for facility owners. The company differentiates itself by building a large regional footprint across the Northeastern United States through hiring skilled personnel and acquiring local fire protection businesses, creating a centralized, recurring-revenue service model. Encore’s goal is to become the leading fire protection services provider in its region by consolidating a fragmented market and delivering dependable, continuous service—evidenced by its 2025 acquisition by Permira as validation of its growth and consolidation strategy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recurring inspection and maintenance contracts create durable, renewals-based revenue.
  • 24/7 emergency response supports high-margin corrective work after inspections and failures.
  • Permira ownership funds add-on acquisitions across a fragmented fire-protection market.

What critics are saying

  • Private equity pressure can force margin expansion that harms service quality.
  • Acquisition integration failures disrupt local branches, customer retention, and technician productivity.
  • Labor shortages and wage inflation immediately raise costs and slow emergency response times.

What makes Encore Fire Protection unique

  • End-to-end fire protection spans design, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and emergency response.
  • Operates across 17 states with over 2,400 employees, creating dense regional coverage.
  • Targets mission-critical, non-discretionary compliance work for commercial fire-alarm and sprinkler systems.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company News

Town of Norton MA
Apr 14th, 2025
Fire Sprinkler Flow Test - Monday, April 14, 2025 at 8 AM - 151-226 Godfrey Dr

On 4/14/25, beginning at 8 AM, there will be a Fire Sprinkler Flow Test conducted by Encore Fire Protection at 151-226 Godfrey Drive for Annual Sprinkler Inspection.

HR Today
Mar 14th, 2025
Surya Shekhar De Appointed as Head - Performance, Rewards, Talent Management, HR Analytics, and Employee Experience at Bandhan Bank

Ashley Somyk has been promoted to Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection, where she will lead workforce development, recruitment, and employee engagement.

HR Today
Mar 14th, 2025
Ashley Somyk Appointed as Vice President of Talent at Encore Fire Protection

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, March 2025 - Encore Fire Protection has appointed Ashley Somyk as Vice President of Talent, recognizing her leadership in talent acquisition, culture development, and workforce strategy.

Bloomberg L.P.
Feb 6th, 2025
Permira Said to Buy Encore Fire Protection in $1.8 Billion Deal

Permira has agreed to acquire Encore Fire Protection for about $1.8 billion including debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter.