Fire Alarm Technician

Job description / Role

The Fire Alarm Technician shall maintain and adhere to technical orders and good commercial practices for all fire and electronic controls maintenance actions throughout the base.

Job Summary
The Fire Alarm Technician shall maintain and adhere to technical orders and good commercial practices for all fire and electronic controls maintenance actions throughout the base.

Principal Accountabilities
(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)
- Make periodic inspections to see that all equipment and controls are operating properly and are in good condition.
- Inspect, test, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
- Interpret instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications.
- Expertise with the use of applicable test equipment.
- Knowledge of safety rules and practices; environmental policies; principles of management.
- Operation and repair of on-site fire alarm and control systems.
- Submit timely reports.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.
- Five (5) years of experience in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
- Two years of experience in fire alarms and fire suppression systems, or a combination of equivalent education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
- Factory trained and certified for fire alarm system service of the specific type and brand of system.
- NICET 1 Certification required.
- Must be qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm system.
- Must have fluency in reading, writing, and speaking, and understanding English.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of document and report writing.
- Technical understanding.
- Knowledge of safe work practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of lockout and tag out procedures.
- Ability to use a computer and related software.
- Able to lift at least 30 to 50 pounds.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.