Fire Alarm Technician 2- Washington, DC Metro Region

|| []; function gtag(){(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-142498025-1'); Fire Alarm Service Technician 2 is responsible for conducting in-depth inspections, advanced troubleshooting, and comprehensive repairs of fire alarm systems. Essential Functions and Responsibilities  · Conduct detailed inspections and thorough testing of fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, identifying and resolving complex issues. · Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair intricate problems in fire alarm systems, including VESDA systems and interconnected components such as elevators, HVAC shutdown, fire doors, and smoke control. · Maintain accurate documentation of service activities, including diagnostics, repairs, and system upgrades, completing testing reports in a timely manner. · Provide technical support to junior technicians, collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality service delivery. · Respond promptly to service calls, emergencies, and system failures, restoring system functionality while upholding safety protocols and company policies. · Assist in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of various fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc. · Perform complete site surveys for potential preventive maintenance inspections and fire alarm system changes/modifications, preparing labor estimates and material requirements. · Stay updated on industry advancements, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and optimize system performance, while pursuing and maintaining industry certifications. · This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.   Minimum Qualifications · Minimum of high school degree and five years of related experience or two years technology degree and three years of related experience. · NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment. Additional Requirements · Ability to obtain US clearance.  · Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic. · Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.  · Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements · Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress. · Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.  · Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors   Physical Requirements · Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period. · Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance. · Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders. · Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. · Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. · May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. · Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. · Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. · Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). · See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). · Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. · Work overtime as directed by supervisor. · Must be willing to work on , Inc. projects anywhere. · Must be able to pass a background check. · Must be able to pass random drug screening. · Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement. · Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment. · Must have a reliable means of transportation to arrive on job sites which vary based on the customers' locations and schedules We offer an excellent benefits package including: A competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid-time off Tuition reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Military Reserve pay offset Paid maternity leave Pay range: $33.00- $39.00 Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled VEVRAA Contractor Back