FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN

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

Under direction of Facility Supervisor, the Fire Alarm Technician facilitates the repair and maintenance of all fire alarm systems. Provide the daily maintenance operations and activities for all assigned facilities. Receive and evaluate work orders and requests, investigate when appropriate and complete necessary repairs.

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Perform the Fire Alarm duties necessary to maintain all buildings and structures in good repair independently.
• Works with other Technicians to share specialized skills and experience related to fire systems maintenance and repair.
• Performs installations, inspections, periodic tests, maintenance, and repairs installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components.
• Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter, and makes needed repairs.
• Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces containers.
• Individual must be able to interpret wiring diagrams to locate failures.
• Work involves planning and layout of work from blueprints, drawings, models, along with verbal and written instructions.
• Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
• Inspects and diagnoses system failures to determine corrective action required.
• Helps perform periodic stock inventories and prepare material requisitions for replacement items as required.
• Supports and assists other department staff and trade groups in daily operations as needed or directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience in the fire alarm maintenance and/or electrical field.
• NICET II Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair various fire alarm systems, controls, and equipment, including addressable fire alarm and suppression systems.

Due to Government Contractual Requirements, the following are required:

• Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
• Prior Military and/or Government base operations experience.

Work/Life Balance and Expectations:

• Fort Greely, Alaska, is a rural location situated 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, boasting uncommon natural beauty and a strong community-based atmosphere.
  • Cultural Significance: The raven, Fort Greely's honored emblem, symbolizes strength and resilience, representing the unique mission and diverse workforce of tradesmen at Fort Greely. The diversity of backgrounds, united by a common purpose, unifies Fort Greely, honoring a rich heritage and emphasizing a commitment to respecting and integrating the values of the region's first peoples.
  • Family Atmosphere: The community is described as having a great family atmosphere, where employees have opportunities for additional or on-the-job training.
• The diversity of backgrounds, sharing a common purpose, unifies Fort Greely, enhancing its uniqueness and honoring a rich heritage, emphasizing its commitment to respecting and integrating the values of the region's first peoples.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

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.