Fire Alarm/Suppression Tech

Amentum; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum has an opportunity for a Fire Alarm Suppression Technician at our Springfield, VA location. The work schedule is Monday Friday; the selected candidate will perform life safety trades related to fire alarm and fire suppression, including installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

The role requires five years of experience, NICET level I/II, and the ability to lift 45 lbs. TS/SCI w/poly preferred. Compensation is US $49.12 per hour, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in fire alarm/suppression field.
• NICET Level I or Level II license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs without help.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) preferred.
• Active, fully adjudicated TS/SCI w/poly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair equipment related to fire alarm systems, networks, and devices.
• Locate and diagnose troubles/alarms in the fire alarm system or equipment.
• Fire sprinkler repair, inspection, and testing.
• Identify code issues and non-conformance issues.
• Install fire sprinkler systems.
• Flexible hours for responsive maintenance and testing.

Skills

Five years experience

Lift up to 45 lbs

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NICET Level I or II license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amentum has an opportunity for a Fire Alarm Suppression Technician at our Springfield, VA location. The work schedule is Monday Friday. The selected candidate will perform a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The fire alarm and suppression technician performs a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression. Fire alarm related duties include activities such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment related to fire alarm systems, networks, and devices. 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, Agreement between IUOE Local 99 and Amentum for National Geospatial Agency Term: 10/1/2022 – 9/30/26 31 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. Technician 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. Technician 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.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in fire alarm/suppression field
• NICET Level I or Level II license
• 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 without help.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
• Active, fully adjudicated TS/SCI w/poly is preferred.

Compensation Details:

US $49.12 hour

Original Posting:

09/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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