Journeyman Fire & Security Technician

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a skilled life safety technician to test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and program existing and new electronic and water life safety systems across Foundation and Company properties. You will work on Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, CCTV, access control, and basic communications systems, ensuring safety standards and documentation are up to date.

The role requires strong communication and the ability to train junior technicians, with on-call

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required plus 4–8 years’ experience with life safety and property protection systems.
• Journeyman level Technician preferred with related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install and service life safety and property protection systems including Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, CCTV, access control, and related components.
• Maintain fire suppression systems (wet, dry, deluge) and associated valves and compressors.
• Maintain electronic security systems (CCTV, access controls, intrusion) and related testing equipment.
• Demonstrate proper use of tools and testing devices; follow documentation procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and participate in department training; work nights, weekends, or on-call as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Journeyman level Technician

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a skilled life safety technician to test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and program existing and new electronic and water life safety systems across Foundation and Company properties. You will work on Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, CCTV, access control, and basic communications systems, ensuring safety standards and documentation are up to date.

The role requires strong communication and the ability to train junior technicians, with on-call