Fire Alarm Technician

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking fire alarm technicians 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.

This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Job Description

• 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
• 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

• 5+ years of experience with fire alarm technician duties, installing and repairing fixtures and components and related systems
• NICET Level I certification
• 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 100 pounds
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
• You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during shifts
• Must be able to use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items
• Must be able to safely climb and descend ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms and perform work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet
• Must be able to perform work above shoulder level, including reaching, lifting, and manipulating tools and materials overhead
• 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
• Employees must maintain the ability to safely perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, as a condition of employment. If no reasonable accommodation is available, continued employment in the position may not be possible