Fire Safety Technician

Fire Safety Technician

Job ID 

277805

Posted 

30-May-2026

Service line 

GWS Segment

Role type 

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Richmond - Virginia - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Fire Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, compliance, and operational readiness of life safety systems within commercial and industrial facilities. 

This position is essential in safeguarding people, property, and business operations through proactive maintenance and adherence to all applicable fire and life safety standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on fire and life safety systems, including fire alarms, fire detection systems, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, VESDA systems, and dry and wet risers.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify deficiencies, diagnose system issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Assist with the installation, modification, commissioning, and upgrading of fire protection and life safety equipment and systems.
• Review assigned work orders and utilize CMMS and other available systems to document activities, track work progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives by ensuring all fire and life safety systems meet applicable NFPA standards, local codes, client requirements, and safety regulations.
• Perform system testing, inspections, and documentation required by regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and client standards.
• Partner with site operations, engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to support fire protection projects and system reliability efforts.
• Use established procedures and industry best practices to resolve routine technical issues while escalating complex problems as appropriate.
• Communicate inspection findings, deficiencies, and corrective actions clearly and professionally to management and stakeholders.
• Follow defined processes, safety procedures, and maintenance standards while delivering high-quality service and supporting overall facility life safety objectives.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 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 follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

• CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

AI Use Disclosure

We 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Technician position is $40.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the Maintenance Technician position is $48.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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)