Fire Alarm/Suppression Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Fire Alarm and Suppression Mechanic to perform life safety trades related to fire alarm and suppression systems. Responsibilities include installation, repair, testing, and troubleshooting in accordance with specifications and codes.

The role requires a High School diploma and at least 3 years of related experience, plus the ability to lift 45 lbs and basic computer skills. Flexibility for variable hours may be needed for preventative maintenance and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years' minimum experience in fire alarm/suppression field.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• installing or repairing equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, mass notification devices, strobes, tamper switches, fire alarm control panels, UPS batteries, and wiring; reading from blueprints, drawings, or specifications; locating and diagnosing troubles/alarms in the system; performing load calculations and using electrical testing instruments.
• Fire suppression duties include fire sprinkler repair, inspection and testing; experience with backflow preventers, fire pumps, sprinkler heads, water flow and switches; knowledge of wet and dry sprinkler systems; ability to identify code/non-conformance issues.
• may include installing fire sprinkler systems; large testing required as part of preventative maintenance; flexible hours to respond to system troubles.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Fire suppression systems

Read blueprints

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: The fire alarm and suppression mechanic performs a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression.

Work involves most of the following:

• installing or repairing any of a variety of equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, mass notification devices, strobes, tamper switches, fire alarm control panels, UPS batteries, and associated wiring; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing troubles/alarms in the fire alarm system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Fire suppression related duties include activities such as fire sprinkler repair, inspection, and testing. Mechanic must have experience with backflow preventers, fire pumps, sprinkler heads, water flow and switches; and complete knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems and the ability to perform basic service and troubleshooting. Mechanic should also be proficient in identifying code issues and non-conformance issues.
• Duties may also include installing fire sprinkler systems. There will be a large testing requirement as part of the preventative maintenance schedule for all devices as well as response to system troubles that will require flexible hours when necessary.

Experience and Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

• 3 years' minimum experience in fire alarm/suppression field
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

About Amentum

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients.

Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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