Fire Alarm Technician 2 - DMV

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k retirement plan

Military reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in Washington, DC area is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician 2 to perform on-site testing, installation, programming, and maintenance of FA systems across diverse facilities.

You will troubleshoot Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite systems and perform system upgrades. Requires HS diploma with 5 years of relevant experience or a 2-year tech degree with 4 years, valid driver's license, ability to pass background and drug checks, and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with relevant FA experience required.
• Overtime as needed and willingness to travel to projects.
• Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable.
• Background check and random drug screening required.
• NFPA 72, NEC, OSHA knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform testing and inspection of large FA systems.
• Survey sites, prepare quotations for PM inspections and changes.
• Program and service FA systems from multiple brands.
• Troubleshoot FA systems and upgrade/install per drawings.
• Complete ROC and Test Forms; provide after-hours support as needed.
• Train apprentices and crew members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

NFPA knowledge

On-site service

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED with 5 years experience

2-year technology degree + 4 years experience

NICET Level II or III certification

Tools

Notifier

Siemens

Edwards

Gamewell

Honeywell

Firelite

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values agility, expertise, and trust. We foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA Systems under little to no supervision

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
• Perform complete site surveys for potential PM inspections and FA system changes/modifications, prepare corresponding quotations.
• Program and service fire alarm systems of various models.
• Troubleshoot various FA systems including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.
• Perform mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.
• Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
• Perform PITCO activities.
• Complete job-related documents including ROC, Test Forms etc.
• Be on rotation to respond to afterhours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Perform online research, installation manuals, manufacture manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Provide training to apprentices and crewmembers.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required with 5 years of relevant experience or 2 years technology degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass random drug screening.
• Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
• Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
• Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.

Certifications:

• Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of FA Systems or
• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or
• Pass exam within 90 days of employment

Other Qualifications:

• Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
• Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
• Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
• High level of customer service.
• Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
• Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and 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, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), 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.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $33.00 - USD $39.00 /Hr.