Fire Alarm Technician 3 - Washington, DC with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA and local codes. The role requires NICET II certification or progress toward it, and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities include communicating system performance to customers, reading blueprints, maintaining equipment, and responding to service requests, with after-hours rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Per NFPA and local code standards, perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems.
• Communicate system performance and deficiencies to customers and account managers.
• Read blueprints and drawings; maintain truck inventory.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems per NFPA and local codes.
• Functionally-test Initiating Devices, Notification Appliances, and other components.
• Prepare inspection and service reports accurately and timely.
• Respond to service requests and diagnose malfunctions to bring systems into compliance.
• Maintain relationships with building owners and managers; assist in quoting repairs.
• Be on rotation to respond to after-hours service calls as scheduled.

Skills

Fire alarm testing

System inspection

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NICET II certified or in 90-day exam window

Tools

NFPA standards

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 9,000 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.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 & Secret clearance.

Certification Requirements: NICET Level II certified or must pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment.

• Perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
• Functionally-test Initiating Devices, Notification Appliances, and all other peripherals and system components.
• Communicate system performance and deficiencies to customers and to account managers for accurate and efficient quoting of recommended repairs.
• Prepare accurate and timely inspection and service reports.
• Perform under supervision mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.
• Perform under supervision pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
• Determine materials needed for repairs and order them.
• Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, building managers, and other customer representatives.
• Perform all duties required to successfully complete projects within estimate and according to specifications.
• Respond to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
• Perform under supervision of the installation of low voltage systems.
• Perform under supervision PITCO activities.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Maintain truck inventory.
• Be on rotation to respond to after-hours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.
• Pursue and maintain industry certifications, as well as grow technical and customer service skills with active support from M.C. Dean.
• 8+ years of relevant experience or 2-year technology degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 & Secret clearance.
• NICET Level II certified or must pass NICET II exam withing 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.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership skills. 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, pushes, 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 $39.00 - USD $42.00 /Hr.