Fire Alarm Technician (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj20), VA

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About The Position

This position performs complex work involving testing, troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing critical commercial-building fire detection, fire suppression, and other life-safety systems and components. The technician may lead Electronic Equipment Tech I employees and is expected to maintain current knowledge of applicable local, state, and national codes, as well as equipment and technologies associated with commercial-building life-safety systems. The position works under the general direction and supervision of the chief building engineer and/or Facilities Manager. The incumbent is considered essential personnel. A flexible work schedule, overtime, callback, and on-call availability are required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education.
• Completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics, or equivalent education, experience, and training.
• Two years of experience maintaining and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain NFPA Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS) certification within 12 months of appointment.
• Complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the employer's satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds for short periods and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to move on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces; climb and descend ladders up to 20 feet; and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ramps in single- and multistory buildings up to 12 stories.
• Ability to push, pull, seize, hold, grasp, turn, reach, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator and OSHA-required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and high humidity, and frequently work near moving parts.

Nice To Haves

• Any certification in fire alarm and/or fire suppression systems, such as NFPA Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS), NFPA Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist (CISTMS), or other related certifications.
• Five or more years of experience maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems.
• Experience with Honeywell Silent Knight, Honeywell Notifier, and/or Siemens fire alarm systems.
• Working experience with fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance schedules for fire suppression systems.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, repair, and install commercial-building fire detection, fire suppression, and other life-safety systems and components.
• May lead Electronic Equipment Tech I employees in carrying out their duties.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable local, state, and national codes and relevant life-safety equipment and technologies.
• Maintain and repair electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED