Fire Alarm Technician (Union)

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

The Fire Alarms Technician installs, programs, maintains and repairs fire alarm equipment in accordance with relevant codes.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Works on various types of fire alarm systems and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: component installation, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, maintenance level programming and testing.
• Applies practical application of technical knowledge of Fire Alarm Panel/Systems principles, and determine malfunctions.
• The equipment -- consisting of either many different kinds of Fire Alarm systems/circuits, or multiple repetition of the same kind of circuit -- includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radio and telephone (b) digital and analog computers, (c) industrial measuring and controlling equipment, (d) integrated alarms, and associated fiber optic material for the above.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers' manuals or similar documents) in working on Fire alarm equipment. Such problems include resolving problems with equipment and/or systems where documentation is lacking or very vague.
• May provide technical guidance to lower level technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• At least 4 years' experience required in servicing electrical / mechanical systems in the Fire Alarm or Special Hazard / Fire Suppression industry.
• Candidates should be familiar with some of the following systems: Ansul, Fenwal, Fike, Vision Systems, Notifier, Marioff, Fire Trace, FCI, Pyrotronics, FAST, Firelite, EST, Firetek, FCI, Sensiscan, Simplex, Ademco, ADT, Gamewell.
• Experience with and having a solid understanding of programming logic is desired but no specific language is required. The software resembles that of industry logic controllers (PLC's).
• Successful completion of two years formal training. One year of experience may be substituted for one year formal training.
• Must be certified by a nationally recognized fire alarm certification organization such as NIECT level 2, IMSA level 2, or are registered, licensed, and certified by a state or local authority.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with radio transmitters, radio receivers, computer hardware, data processors, and audio amplifiers.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles of various low voltage systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association, UFC or similar Alarm Codes.
• Must have a working knowledge of various fire suppression systems (i.e. Water (wet & dry), pre-action, deluge, dry chemical, foam, CO2) and how to secure them for testing.
• Must be able to climb ladders, pull cables, and work in confined and high spaces.
• Needs to be skilled in working with up to 1-inch conduit (laying out, cutting, and bending).
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
• Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
• Must have a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of systems or circuits; exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making system or circuit analysis, tracing relationships in signal flow; and regularly using complex test instruments (e.g., dual trace oscilloscopes, deviation meters, pulse generators, volt/ohm meters, chart recorders, cable locators).
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is CGS, LLC business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.