Fire Alarm Technician

The George Washington University

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The George Washington University in Washington, DC is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to support the Fire/Life Safety team across GW campuses. Reporting to the Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor, you will investigate and repair fire alarm and sprinkler systems, develop maintenance plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED plus experience or a bachelor's degree, with NICET Level I and the ability to obtain Level II within 12 months.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Must possess NICET Level I and the ability to obtain NICET Level II within 12 months of hire.
NICET Level II is preferred.
Proficiency with computerized tools and testing equipment programs, as well as contemporary software packages is preferred.
Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury, and illness prevention practices is preferred.
Ability to prepare sketches for minor construction projects is preferred.
Ability to prepare written correspondence to federal, state, and local agencies is preferred.
Ability to understand and interpret complex fire/life safety regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates facilities/equipment to identify unsafe conditions and develops maintenance schedules for fire systems.
Inspects fire systems for compliance with regulations; designs and plans fire system alterations.
Collaborates with risk management and housing operations to address regulatory corrections.
Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations and procedures.
May represent the supervisor at meetings impacting the unit.
Attends seminars, workshops, conferences, and reviews literature to enhance skills.
Develops relationships with risk management and university offices.
Fulfills other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire/life safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Sketching for construction

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

NICET Level I certification

Tools

Testing equipment software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Facilities, Buildings & Grounds ( FBG ) is currently seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to help support the Universities mission in education. FBG is a part of GW’s Facilities, Planning and Construction Management Division ( FCPM ), which maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three campuses.
Reporting to the Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor, the Fire Alarm Technician supports the Fire/Life Safety team to effectively investigate and identify fire alarm and fire sprinkler system problems and develop plans to repair and maintain these systems throughout the University. More specifically, the Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for:

Evaluates facilities/equipment to identify unsafe conditions and develops preventative and/or improvement maintenance schedules for all fire systems and their components.
Inspects fire systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; designs and plans fire system alterations.
Works with Risk Management and Housing Operations leads to inspect, identify, and facilitate corrections of regulatory violations.
Maintains knowledge of Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, protocol, codes, and procedures pertaining to fire/life safety.
May serve in or represent supervisor at various meetings that may impact the unit.
Enhances professional knowledge and skills by attending job related seminars, workshops, conferences and/or reviewing published literature.
Develops a close relationship with the office of risk management and other University offices.
Performs other work related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

The Fire Alarm Technician may work around and/or with machine tools that present certain dangers, and all safety precautions must be followed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The successful candidate must have possession of NICET Level I and the ability to obtain NICET Level II within 12 months of hire.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess NICET Level I and the ability to obtain NICET Level II within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

NICET level II is preferred.
Proficiency with computerized tools and testing equipment programs, as well as contemporary software packages is preferred.
Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury, and illness prevention practices is preferred.
Ability to prepare sketches for minor construction projects is preferred.
Ability to prepare written correspondence to federal, state, and local agencies is preferred.
Ability to understand and interpret complex fire/life safety regulations is preferred.

Personal Characteristics

This position prefers an individual with the following characteristics:

Commitment to GW’s values;
Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity;
Honest, with the highest ethical standards;
Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation;
Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy;
Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others;
Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions;
Highest levels of responsiveness;
Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done;
Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment;
Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way;
Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University;
Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration;

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Life Safety

Stream

Stream Service and Support

Level

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: 7:00am to 4:00 PM Monday- Friday to include a Holiday, after-hours, Overnight and Weekend Rotating schedule

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Telework:

Telework: No

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014383

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 08/05/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
* What is your expected salary range?
(Open Ended Question)

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