Fire Alarm Technician

ERG • Indian Head, MD

107d • $65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

ERG is seeking fire alarm technicians to provide fire protection system installation, troubleshooting, repair and testing support for high hazard areas, such as chemical processing facilities or explosives storage facilities. The position is located at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland. This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Requirements

• Experience with fire alarm technician duties, installing and repairing fixtures and components and related systems
• Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 10, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
• Experience repairing, troubleshooting and testing fire alarm systems
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level II certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide installation and operations and maintenance support for existing fire protection systems (FPS) in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and testing support of FPS
• Conduct testing of existing, new or modified FPS in accordance with applicable test plans
• Provide written reports on testing of FPS
• Perform preventative maintenance actions for FPS
• Identify and work to proactively resolve any FPS issues

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• Generous 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees