Fire and Life Safety Systems Mechanic 3

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

9d•$57,500 - $95,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic 3 focused on Fire and Life Safety Systems on site at our Melbourne, Florida location. The selected candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels, and will be comfortable working with engineers, designers, administrative staff, and management.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience working with fire and life safety systems as listed in the Job Duties section
Minimum of 4 years of experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to receive, document, and close out work orders
NICET certification
FASA/BASA certification
Must be able to transfer or obtain and maintain a final adjudicated Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance and any program accesses required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Must possess a valid Florida State driver's license or must acquire a Florida driver’s license with 30 days from the time of hire
Ability to read drawings, schematics, and interpret technical details
General mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on maintenance work
Basic understanding of electricity and plumbing
Basic proficiency with computers and common business applications (e.g., Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Ability and willingness to occasionally work off-shifts and weekends as required; position may be flexed to second shift
Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs; climb ladders; reach overhead; bend and kneel; use both hands; and work in environments with extreme temperatures and humidity
Ability to safely operate large box trucks in the 10,001–26,000 lb range

Nice To Haves

Active, in-scope DoD Secret or Top-Secret/SCI clearance
Eight or more years of directly related fire systems experience
Experience working in classified spaces and/or in engineering and manufacturing environments
Vocational and/or post-secondary education in a relevant trade or discipline
Experience with the Maximo CMMS platform
Experience handling and moving heavy equipment (e.g., pallet jack, wheel truck, forklifts)
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist with tasks outside the primary fire/life safety trade, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, furniture moves, escorting, etc
Experience with elevator maintenance
Experience in other trades relevant to facilities maintenance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated positive customer service experience

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on fire and life safety systems, including: Fire alarm systems, Fire sprinklers, fire pumps and controllers, and fire extinguishers, Dry-agent and pre-action systems, HALON, VESDA, ANSUL/cafeteria hoods, BDA/life safety radio systems, Fire suppression systems for fueled-aircraft hangars (AFFF), HAZMAT handling systems and chemical lockers
Diagnose fire alarm system issues; perform on-site emergency troubleshooting and programming modifications; oversee repairs performed by authorized fire alarm vendors
Identify code-compliance and non-conformance issues; prepare accurate, timely service reports
Perform fire alarm preventive maintenance (PMs); schedule fire alarm repairs and inspections; conduct appropriate follow-up
Manage vendors in accordance with applicable codes and owner limitations, including: Developing scopes of work, Soliciting proposals, Arranging outages and site access, Overseeing daily vendor activities, Ensuring quality and timely completion of work
Maintain detailed knowledge of local and national codes applicable to fire alarm systems (including NFPA 72) and ensure systems adhere to those codes
Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all service work orders in accordance with company processes
Perform repairs and maintenance in plant and office facilities, including work in one or more maintenance trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, welding)
Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to determine repair and maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment
Use hand and power tools; test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment using blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications
Adhere to company service and safety standards and standardized processes
Maintain spare parts stock to support timely completion of emergency and routine service calls; provide feedback on stock changes to improve first-call completion rates
Communicate regularly with management to ensure service requests and system repair/inspection activities meet site needs and expectations
Obtain and maintain manufacturer and industry certifications as required by management
Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with employees, managers, vendors, and customers to promote morale, productivity, and continuous improvement
Abide by all company rules, processes, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned