Fire Alarm Technician 2 - Stafford, Va

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.

• MS Office Suite of products
• SharePoint
• Calculations - Battery Sizing, Voltage Drop
• Silent Knight FA programming software
• Keypad programming for various FA Systems

• 5 years of relevant experience or
• 2 years technology degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma (required)

• Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
• Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach 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.
• 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.
• Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.
• 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.

• Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of FA Systems or
• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or
• Pass exam within 60 days of employment

• 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.