Fire Alarm Technician 3 - Stafford, VA

Fire Alarm Technician 3 - Stafford, VA

ID 11439

Location Stafford, VA

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The Fire Alarm Technician 3 supervises and performs FA system upgrades and installations, provides advanced troubleshooting and complex programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level troubleshooting of fire alarm systems of all makes and models

• Perform complex programming of FA systems

• Perform complete site survey for FA system upgrades and new installations; identify needs to bring system up to Code.

• Perform intermediate level calculations including battery, NAC panel and system standby

• Create redline drawings for as-built preparation

• Troubleshoot complex networked fire alarm/mass notification systems

• Develop PITCO plan and lead PITCO process

• Create submittal packages for permits

• Develop as-built drawings

• Lead installation projects for FA system upgrades and new installations.

• Supervise and train crewmembers on-site.

Tools / Software Applications

• MS Office Suite of products

• SharePoint

• Calculations - Battery Sizing, Voltage Drop

• Silent Knight FA programming software

• Keypad programming for various FA Systems

• Bluebeam

Education and Experience

• 8 years of relevant experience or

• 2 years technology degree and 2 years of relevant experience

• High School Diploma (required)

Certifications

• Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or

• Pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment

Other Qualifications

• 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

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership skills

Physical and Personal Requirements

• 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.

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Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

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