Fire Alarm Technician

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!

This position will be located onsite in Fort Greely, Alaska.

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.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Working with the Facility Supervisor to outline work to be completed, after which technician is expected to work independently.
• Guidelines include those established by the Facility Supervisor, Operations Management, manufacturer handbooks, NEC/NFPA/UFC codes, and engineering diagrams appropriate to the trade.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner.
• Adherence to established safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and personnel policies and procedures.
• Having the ability to work well under pressure.

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.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors in various temperatures.
• Position requires traveling to building sites during inclement weather. Comfortable working around exposures to hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach above head, stoop, bend, or squat periodically throughout each workday.
• Must be able to load/unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Must be able to climb on a ladder for various work tasks.

Chugach Government Solutions 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.

Chugach 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.