Fire Alarm Technician - Indian Head, MD - Must have Secret clear

Fire Alarm Technician needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Indian Head, MD.

*Candidates must have an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Our Client is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician to provide fire protection system installation, troubleshooting, repair and testing support for high hazard areas, such as chemical processing facilities or explosives storage facilities. The position is located at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• Provide installation and operations and maintenance support for existing fire protection systems (FPS) in accordance with federal and local requirements and industry codes, standards, and guidelines.
• NICET Level II certification preferred.
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions of FPS.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and testing support of FPS.
• Conduct testing of existing, new or modified FPS in accordance with applicable test plans.
• Provide written reports on testing of FPS.
• Perform preventative maintenance actions for FPS.
• Identify and work to proactively resolve any FPS issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with fire alarm technician duties, installing and repairing fixtures and components and related systems.
• Demonstrated experience with NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 10, NFPA 13, NFPA 15, NFPA 20, NFPA 25, NFPA 30, and NFPA 72.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate/communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Experience repairing, troubleshooting and testing fire alarm systems.
• This position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
• This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 and up to 100 pounds.
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).
• You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.
• Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around.
• Go up and down stairs (where applicable).
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and d rug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $70000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $100000.00