Fire Alarm System Maintenance and Inspection Technician

King & George; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

King & George seeks a Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance and Inspection Technician for Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station in Coraopolis, PA. You will inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm and detection systems to support reliable life safety.

The role requires coordinating with facility management and electricians, documenting testing, and ensuring compliance with UFC standards. A fire protection license and state-required training are mandatory; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot alarm/detection circuits and document functional testing and restoration.
• Ability to coordinate impairments and electrical interfaces without exceeding the qualifications or authority of the position.
• Maintain required on-site core-hour coverage and after-hours availability for the assigned position.
• Read, write and speak English fluently when interfacing with Government representatives; provide current qualification records for verification.
• Complete required background/access processing, HSPD-12 credentialing and applicable onboarding/safety training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm and detection systems to support reliable facility life safety systems.
• Coordinate with facility management, electricians and customers to control system impairments and restore protection.
• Verify that emergency repairs or adjacent maintenance have not damaged alarm equipment, and provide clear test evidence for quality review.
• Document testing, deficiencies and corrective work; coordinate system outages.
• Review system defects and inspection results and identify corrective work and replacement-component needs.
• Coordinate power isolation and breaker interfaces with the licensed electrician under required lockout/tagout procedures.
• Verify fire detection system integrity following water leaks, HVAC work or other nearby emergency repairs.
• Provide device-level findings and functional test results for maintenance records; do not perform HVAC, boiler or unrelated mechanical duties.
• Maintain required on-site core-hour and after-hours availability; remain assigned to this position without additional duties outside its scope.

Skills

Alarm system troubleshooting

Coordination with electricians

Documentation of testing

Core-hour availability

English fluency

Education

Fire Protection License for Fire Alarms and Detection

State-required training and licensing

Proficiency per F2.2; NICET not required

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station - Coraopolis, PA 15108, Position Title: Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance and Inspection Technician

Scope of Position

Inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm and detection systems to support reliable facility life safety systems. Maintain the readiness of facility fire alarm and detection equipment through planned inspection, testing and corrective maintenance. Coordinate with facility management, electricians and customers to control system impairments and restore protection. Verify that emergency repairs or adjacent maintenance have not damaged alarm equipment, and provide clear test evidence for quality review.

Tasks and Capabilities Required

• Inspect and test alarm devices and associated notification equipment.
• Diagnose system faults and perform authorized repairs, adjustments and programming.
• Document testing, deficiencies and corrective work; coordinate system outages.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable PWS fire protection requirements and UFC 3-601-02.
• Review system defects and inspection results and identify corrective work and replacement-component needs.
• Coordinate power isolation and breaker interfaces with the licensed electrician under required lockout/tagout procedures.
• Verify fire detection system integrity following water leaks, HVAC work or other nearby emergency repairs.
• Provide device-level findings and functional test results for maintenance records; do not perform HVAC, boiler or unrelated mechanical duties.
• Maintain required core-hour and after-hours availability; remain assigned to this position without additional duties outside its scope.

Mandatory Experience and Certifications

• Fire Protection License for Fire Alarms and Detection for the lead person responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance, as stated in F-TE-9.
• Applicable state-required training, certification and licensing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the assigned trade under F2.2; no minimum years or specific NICET level is stated for this row.

Additional required capabilities and onboarding

• Ability to troubleshoot alarm/detection circuits and devices and document functional testing and restoration.
• Ability to coordinate impairments and electrical interfaces without exceeding the qualifications or authority of the position.
• Maintain required on-site core-hour coverage and after-hours availability for the assigned position.
• Read, write and speak English fluently when interfacing with Government representatives; provide current qualification records for verification.
• Complete required background/access processing, HSPD-12 credentialing and applicable onboarding/safety training before the assigned duties; complete the proposal’s Lautenberg certification process.

Disclaimer:

The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

This position is subject to compliance with applicable labor and safety regulations, including the contractor's legal obligation to provide pay transparency in accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)