Fire Alarm System Mechanic

Teya Support Services LLC • Full-time • Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States • $40 / hour • 3m ago

This job posting is for a Teya contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA and is primarily for the purposes of contact incumbent onboarding. Current employees of BASOPS Contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA are encouraged to apply; all hiring and onboarding is done electronically.

Please note that the current CBA is under review and negotiation at this time; your employment will be subject to any final CBA that is agreed upon between the union and the Company. Once finalized, a copy of the CBA will be provided by your supervisor or site leadership.

Position Description:

The Fire Alarm System Mechanic works with other craftsmen or crews in the performance of assigned work duties. Coordinates work/inspections with facility managers/ occupants. Must be able to troubleshoot and identify problems. Maintains and repairs all aspects of commercial, and industrial alarm and electrical distribution systems including fire alarm systems. Responds to emergency repair calls to restore operations upon notice during regular hours or after duty on-call hours. Must be able to trouble shoot fire alarm panels and isolate problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs fire alarm maintenance and associated electrical work.

Maintains, repairs, replaces and installs electrical systems to include, but not limited to, switches, fixtures, motors, transformers, controllers, associated electronic components, distribution and wiring.

Inspects, tests, installs, and modifies control panels.

Use testing instruments.

Extensive use of analog and digital electronics knowledge and training.

Extensive work with cathodic protection, communications and grounding systems.

Required to comply with PPE requirements and standards.

Must be able to troubleshoot and identify problems.

Works job assignments, research and requisitions materials, and prepares necessary documents and reports.

Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment in accordance with all applicable rules and standards.

Including, but not limited to, OSHA and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Life Safety Codes and Standards.

Able to read and interpret Work Orders, parts requests, drawings/schematics/blueprints and manuals in order to accomplish assigned duties.

Accomplishes periodic inspections, recurring maintenance requirements and associated documentation. Maintains systems to conform to written guidance and applicable changes.

Maintains required operating forms and records and assures proper use of all assigned shop equipment.

Complete jobs using a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment,

Standard measuring instruments, make standard shop computations relating dimensions of work, and select materials necessary for the work.

Makes adjustments to, and maintain shop equipment, and hand-tools to ensure proper operation.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of six (6) years’ experience within the residential/commercial/industrial alarm systems career field.

Vendor certifications and/or state licensing in alarm systems highly desired.

Current CPR certification required.

Must be able to comply with PPE requirements and standards.

Experience in O&M to include support of a work force that is responsible for O&M and repair of all facility systems, subsystems, and selected equipment typically found in a Base Operating Services contract.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Must be able to pass a company drug screen and background check. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Frequent (33–66%): Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling/Fingering, Reach Outward, Climb
Occasional (up to 33%): Reach Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Bend

Lift/Carry Requirements

Up to 10 lbs – Frequent
Up to 25 lbs – Frequent
Up to 50 lbs – Occasional

Push/Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs – Frequent
Up to 25 lbs – Frequent
Up to 50 lbs – Occasional

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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