Fire Alarm Technician

The Building People; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time Fire Alarm Technician position is available at a leading facilities services company. The role involves supporting a federal agency, with responsibilities including maintenance of fire management systems, compliance checks, and ensuring safety standards. Applicants with NICET Level 2 certification and five years of experience in facilities maintenance are encouraged to apply. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401(k).

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Five years of facilities maintenance and fire safety management experience required.
• Federal government experience preferred.
• Background screening and clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and testing of fire management systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and safety guidelines.
• Provide updates to the client and assist with construction projects.

Skills

NICET Level 2 certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Fire Alarm Systems

Factory training and certification for programming fire alarm systems

Strong administrative and communication skills

Ability to prioritize work

Education

High school diploma

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Description/Job Summary

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Fire Alarm Technician position supporting a federal agency in Reston, VA. Responsibilities include assisting the On-site Project Manager, conducting quality control checks, and performing maintenance on fire management systems across various USGS campus buildings.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Perform service, maintenance, and testing of fire management systems in USGS buildings.
• Test firefighters’ service recall systems on elevators monthly and report results.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and safety guidelines.
• Provide timely updates to the client, assist with construction projects, review drawings, and generate SOPs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance.

Required Skills

• NICET Level 2 certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Fire Alarm Systems.
• Factory training and certification for programming fire alarm systems.

Preferred Skills

• Strong administrative and communication skills, ability to prioritize work.

Required Experience

• Five years of facilities maintenance, quality control, and fire safety management experience.
• Federal government experience.

Preferred Experience

• Resource, schedule, and contract management experience; knowledge of FMMS and Microsoft Office.

Required Education

• High school diploma.
• Background screening and clearance may be required.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Background checks are required, and employment is contingent upon clearance. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Facilities Services