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Springfield, VA
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Job Description
Amentum has an opportunity for a Fire Alarm Suppression Technician at our Springfield, VA location. The work schedule is Monday Friday. The selected candidate will perform a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression.
Certification / Experience with EST 3 and/or EST 4 fire alarm systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The fire alarm and suppression technician performs a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression. Fire alarm related duties include activities such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment related to fire alarm systems, networks, and devices. Work involves most of the following: installing or repairing any of a variety of equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, mass notification devices, strobes, tamper switches, fire alarm control panels, UPS batteries, and associated wiring; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing troubles/alarms in the fire alarm system or equipment, Agreement between IUOE Local 99 and Amentum for National Geospatial Agency Term: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/26 31 working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments. Fire suppression related duties include activities such as fire sprinkler repair, inspection, and testing. Technician must have experience with backflow preventers, fire pumps, sprinkler heads, water flow and switches; and complete knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems and the ability to perform basic service and troubleshooting. Technician should also be proficient in identifying code issues and non-conformance issues. Duties may also include installing fire sprinkler systems. There will be a large testing requirement as part of the preventative maintenance schedule for all devices as well as response to system troubles that will require flexible hours when necessary.
Compensation Details:
US $49.12 hour
Original Posting:
05/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
Certification / Experience with EST 3 and/or EST 4 fire alarm systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The fire alarm and suppression technician performs a variety of life safety trade functions that relate to both fire alarm and fire suppression. Fire alarm related duties include activities such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment related to fire alarm systems, networks, and devices. Work involves most of the following: installing or repairing any of a variety of equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, mass notification devices, strobes, tamper switches, fire alarm control panels, UPS batteries, and associated wiring; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing troubles/alarms in the fire alarm system or equipment, Agreement between IUOE Local 99 and Amentum for National Geospatial Agency Term: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/26 31 working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments. Fire suppression related duties include activities such as fire sprinkler repair, inspection, and testing. Technician must have experience with backflow preventers, fire pumps, sprinkler heads, water flow and switches; and complete knowledge of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems and the ability to perform basic service and troubleshooting. Technician should also be proficient in identifying code issues and non-conformance issues. Duties may also include installing fire sprinkler systems. There will be a large testing requirement as part of the preventative maintenance schedule for all devices as well as response to system troubles that will require flexible hours when necessary.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5) years minimum experience in fire alarm/suppression field
- NICET Level I or Level II license
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs without help.
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
- Active, fully adjudicated TS/SCI w/poly is preferred.
Compensation Details:
US $49.12 hour
Original Posting:
05/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
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