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ASRC Federal

Fire Alarm Technician

ASRC Federal, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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Overview ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Temporary Alarm Systems Installation and Maintenance Technician, Fire Alarm Technician, for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This position is located on Eareckson Air Station.

Position Details This is a rotational position in which the selected employee will work a schedule with 3 months on shift at a time, 1 month off, at Eareckson Air Station (EAS), located in Shemya, AK. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished through the cafeteria. Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government-sponsored aircraft.

This Temporary position will last for one 3-month rotation.

Summary/General Description of Job The Alarm Systems Installation and Maintenance Technician installs, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs intrusion detection and fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards. This position will require the incumbent to travel to other project locations for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Inspects fire alarm detection and annunciation equipment and replaces defective components

Repair fire alarm systems as required to eliminate all trouble signals

Accomplish recurring scheduled inspections and or maintenance

Respond to all reported troubles and correct system errors

Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and the system transmitter

Makes needed repairs, checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers, and recharges or replaces containers

Assure suppression systems are free of corrosion and assure operation

Coordinate and report all system status to the station fire chief

Maintain maintenance and inspection computerized records up to date in NFPA required format

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair intrusion detection systems (Vindicator)

Performs related work as assigned

Work Conditions The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to understand instructions, provide information, and respond to safety warnings. Work conditions require the employee to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; and work on scaffolding and ladders, as well as elevated platforms and confined spaces when required to access systems. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance and lift and/or move heavier objects with assistance.

Mandatory Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in inspection and repair of fire alarm, detection, annunciation and suppression systems.

Honeywell Vindicator Certification or obtain within 180 days of hire.

Obtain an interim security clearance and obtain a secret clearance

Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II (AK Class 1B) certification for fire alarm detection and annunciation systems

Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II (AK Class II B) certification for water-based suppression systems

Current and ability to maintain NICET Level II (AK Class III B) certification for special hazards suppression systems

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test

Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain.

Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprint, physical, and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a remote location

Confined space training

Benefits We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EOE Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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