Fire Alarm Technician

Chugach Government Solutions•FT GREELY, AK

7h•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Four (4) years of experience in the fire alarm maintenance and/or electrical field.
NICET II Certification.
Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair various fire alarm systems, controls, and equipment, including addressable fire alarm and suppression systems.
Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing required on the contract.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
Prior Military and/or Government base operations experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the Fire Alarm duties necessary to maintain all buildings and structures in good repair independently.
Works with other Technicians to share specialized skills and experience related to fire systems maintenance and repair.
Performs installations, inspections, periodic tests, maintenance, and repairs installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards.
Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components.
Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter and makes needed repairs.
Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces containers. Individual must be able to interpret wiring diagrams to locate failures.
Work involves planning and layout of work from blueprints, drawings, models, along with verbal and written instructions.
Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
Inspects and diagnoses system failures to determine corrective action required.
Helps perform periodic stock inventories and prepare material requisitions for replacement items as required.
Supports and assists other department staff and trade groups in daily operations as needed or directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
Working with the Facility Supervisor to outline work to be completed, after which technician is expected to work independently.
Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner.
Adherence to established safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and personnel policies and procedures.
Having the ability to work well under pressure.