FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MECHANIC

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!

The Fire Alarm System Mechanic inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm detention and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer's 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, makes needed repairs, and checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces containers.

Payrate: $40.53/hourly

Work Model: Onsite

• Performs the Fire Alarm duties necessary to maintain buildings and structures in good repair.
• Works with other Mechanics to share specialized skills and experience related to fire systems maintenance and repair. Incumbent may be required to assist the Sprinkler Team on occasions.
• Performs installations, inspections, periodic tests, maintenance, and repairs installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA.
• Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components.
• Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter and makes needed repairs.
• Testing and inspecting of the Fire Extinguishers.
• Work involves planning and layout of work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments.
• Plans, organizes work, and meets all deadlines. Able to do a variety of tasks in any single day.
• Submits and supports outage request as required including working an alternate schedule.
• Responds to emergency site maintenance as required.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems to determine corrective repairs.
• Performs on call and preventive maintenance duties as necessary.
• Performs periodic inventories and prepares material requisitions for replacement items as required.
• Operates customer and company motor vehicles and/or other equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• At least two (2) years of experience actively working on fire alarm and suppression systems. Demonstrate competency in these areas.
• Possess or obtain a NICET I in Fire Alarm Systems within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Possess or obtain a NICET II in Fire Alarm Systems within eighteen (18) months of hire date.
• Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

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 if 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.