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412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Fire Alarm Technician) (WG-2606-10)

412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, Colorado, United States, 81632

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About The Role The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Fire Alarm Technician) (WG-2606-10) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineer Group, 412th Civil Engineer Squadron, Facility Systems Flight, Fire Alarms Element (412 CES/CEOFA) at Edwards Air Force Base.

In this position you will be required to test, repair and maintain base‑wide fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel will know how to troubleshoot ground faults, open circuits and shorts. They will be required to have programming knowledge of fire alarm control systems and knowledge of radio‑based transmission systems. A background in industrial controls is a plus. Personnel must have good communication skills and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Announcement Length/Closes 14 days

Location Edwards, California (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical Salary $33.59 - $39.13 per hour (includes locality)

Areas of Consideration (AOC) Department – wide (DoD)

Desired Skills

Journeyman level Fire Alarm Technician specializing in Notifier Fire Alarm systems.

Knowledge of troubleshooting low voltage electrical circuits.

Understanding of basic fire alarm programming.

California Fire Life Safety certification.

Major Duties

Preventative maintenance fire alarm testing per AFMC and NFPA guidelines.

Troubleshooting of fire alarm/mass notification systems.

Troubleshooting of AES Radio transceivers and receivers.

Repairing conventional and addressable fire alarm systems per manufacturer instructions.

Repairing RF transmission equipment including antennas and all associated cabling.

Troubleshooting ground faults in a fire alarm system.

Installing conduit and pulling electrical wiring.

Qualifications/Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Obtain & maintain security clearance

Designated drug testing position

Must be able to pass a pre‑employment physical

Shift work may be required

Valid state driver's license required (incumbent must maintain flight line driving certification)

Emergency overtime may be required

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

May be required to participate in base contingency exercises

May be required to train or guide lower‑graded or other trades military/civilian employees

Must obtain & maintain a current CPR certification

Resumes limited to two pages (Federal agencies accept resumes up to two pages in length)

Application Contact Please send resumes to: Ashley Cohran, ashley.cohran.2@us.af.mil

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