Fire Alarm Technician

Fire Alarm TechnicianThe Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Fire Alarm Technician for a facility engineering program to support a federal agency in the Reston, VA area. The position will support agency-related activities, including assisting the on-site Project Manager with day-to-day operations in the local FMMS and will be responsible for conducting random quality control checks on equipment and periodic maintenance (PM) jobs.Responsibilities include but aren't limited to performing service, maintenance, and tour requirements on all aspects of fire management systems in USGS's Main Building, Power Plant, Physics Building, Advanced Systems Center Building, and all ancillary buildings on the USGS campus. The employee must otherwise meet any requirements of the Government for this classification contained in the applicable RFP and contract.Be able to test the firefighters' service recall system for each elevator monthly according to all the requirements of the code. The contractor shall provide the test results to the COR, 5 days after test completion. Weekly ReportsFamiliar with and comply with:NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire ExtinguishersNFPA 101, Life Safety CodeNFPA 105, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening ProtectivesNFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power SystemsNFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power SystemsNFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler SystemsNFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose SystemsNFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire ProtectionNFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire ProtectionNFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their AppurtenancesNFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection SystemsEnsure safety guidelines are followed.Provide on time updates to Client.Assist with construction projectsReview construction drawings to ensure standards are followed.Assist with generating SOP'sEnsure OSHA compliance.Skills & RequirementsRequired Skills:Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance or repair of fire alarm systems shall be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) and possess at least a NICET Level 2 (Associate Engineering Technician) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Fire Alarm Systems. The Contractor shall submit to the COR the NICET level certification number and expiration date for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing fire alarm system preventive maintenance and repair services required under the terms of this Contract.Technicians modifying the programming software of the fire alarm system shall also be factory trained and certified by the system manufacturer for the specific type and brand of fire alarm system being serviced. The Contractor shall submit to the COR the factory trained certification number and expiration date for each specific manufacturer's equipment for each technician responsible for performing programming of the fire alarm system.Preferred Skills:Good administrative skills, communication and ability to prioritize work orders.Required Experience:Five (5) years of management experience serving in roles of facilities maintenance management, quality control support, and fire and life safety operations.Federal Government experiencePreferred Experience:Experience in resource management, schedule management, and contract management for federal contracts. Experience in maintenance management, maintenance and reliability management with industrial equipment or research facilities.Knowledge of FMMS, FMMS KPI creation, Microsoft OfficeRequired Education:High school diplomaQualifications*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCompetitive benefits for eligible employees include:Medical & RxDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) Retirement PlanLife Insurance/AD&DLong Term Disability and Short-Term DisabilityPaid Time OffHoliday PayAll positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.