Fire Alarm Apprentice - Leesburg , VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Leesburg, VA

121d•Onsite

About The Position

A Fire Alarm Apprentice assists in the installation of fire alarm equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
0+ months of experience
Reliable Transportation
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school or education training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Installing and mounting of fire alarm controls, device, panels, sensors, and components.
Performing interlock wiring as required.
Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices.
Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Reading contract drawings.
Trouble shooting FA systems, notification device, relays, detectors and modules.
Other duties as assigned, such as composite cleanup: removing, disposing and recycling of composite materials.