Fire Alarm Apprentice - Leesburg , VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Apprentice in Washington, D.C. to assist with the installation of fire alarm equipment. Responsibilities include assembling and testing equipment, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check. The role is physically demanding and may require overtime and travel. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and excellence in installation services.

Qualifications

• 0+ months of experience required.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, potentially at nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing fire alarm equipment according to plans and codes.
• Test electrical systems and ensure continuity of circuits.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning fire alarm systems.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fire Alarm Apprentice

A Fire Alarm Apprentice assists in the installation of fire alarm equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining fire alarm or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Installing and mounting of fire alarm controls, device, panels, sensors, and components.
• Performing interlock wiring as required.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices. Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Reading contract drawings.
• Trouble shooting FA systems, notification device, relays, detectors and modules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0+ months of experience.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record.
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, which may fluctuate and include night and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned, such as composite cleanup: removing, disposing and recycling of composite materials.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Desired Skills

• Vocational school or education training is a plus.

Working Conditions and Environment

This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and while working in all types of environments. For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the job location and the time of year, in the heat, cold, rain and snow. This position also requires working at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space or attic. The incumbent must be able to access work areas that are accessible only by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction. Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, employees are often required to work overtime, weekends and night shifts. The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses good vision (may be corrected), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Can tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.