Fire Alarm Technician

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer.

This position is located on Wake Island. It is a rotational position in which the selected employee will work a schedule of 3 months on the island and 1 month off unpaid, Wake Island is 2,100 miles away from HNL. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished through the cafeteria.

You are responsible for the flight from your home base to HNL. Transportation to wake island is provided by government sponsored aircraft. This is a negotiated union position.

Position Overview

Installs, inspects tests, maintains, and repairs intrusion detection and fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards.

Essential Duties

& Job Functions: Inspects fire alarm detection and annunciation equipment and replaces defective components Repair fire alarm systems as required to eliminate all trouble signals Accomplish recurring scheduled inspections and or maintenance Respond to all reported troubles and correct system errors Maintains fire alarm systems per UFC 3-601-02 (para 1-10.

2.2) and all maintenance/inspection records in NFPA-required format (NFPA 72 Chapter 14 (Tables 14.3.1/14.4.3.2) Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter Makes needed repairs, and checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces containers Assure suppression systems are free of corrosion and assure operation Coordinate and report all system status to station fire chief Maintain maintenance and inspection computerized records up to date in NFPA required format Conducts and documents the annual comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of all fire alarm detection, annunciation, and suppression systems; prepares and submits the annual Inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) report (including test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and overall system status) to the station fire chief and as required by the PWS/PMO.

Accountable For: Common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site. Procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of electrical circuits, both overhead and underground. Solid-state and conventional control circuitry, Using hand and power tools commonly used in the construction trade. Understanding and following directions.

Reading and working from blueprints and engineering drawings. Work Conditions: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to understand instructions, provide information and respond to safety warnings. Work conditions require the employee to stand; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell; and work on scaffolding and ladders, as well as elevated platform, and confined spaces when required to access systems.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance and lift and/or move heavier objects with assistance. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in installation, commissioning, inspection, and repair of fire alarm, detection, annunciation and suppression systems.

Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II certification for fire alarm detection and annunciation systems. Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II certification for special hazards suppression systems. Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain. Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test. Ability to successfully pass a pre‐employment physical and drug test Preferred: Electrical Journeyman License or Certificate of Fitness with two year’s experience as a journeyman. Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II certification for water-based suppression systems.

Manufacturer system certification as applicable (e.g. Monaco, Ansul, Firetrace, etc) Experience working in a remote location Confined space training All persons employed for this contract must be U.S. citizens and qualified to obtain and/or maintain a personnel security clearance with the U.S. Government. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

After receipt of an employment offer letter, applicants must complete the Standard Form 86 and be granted an interim Secret clearance by the U.S. Government before the deployment process can begin. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages.

Benefits

offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.