What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Technician 3- Washington, D.C position at M.C. Dean, Inc?
Overview:
The Fire Alarm Technician 3 supervises and performs FA system upgrades and installations, provides advanced troubleshooting and complex programming.
Responsibilities
- Perform high level troubleshooting of fire alarm systems of all makes and models
- Perform complex programming of FA systems
- Perform complete site survey for FA system upgrades and new installations; identify needs to bring system up to Code.
- Perform intermediate level calculations including battery, NAC panel and system standby
- Create redline drawings for as-built preparation
- Troubleshoot complex networked fire alarm/mass notification systems
- Develop PITCO plan and lead PITCO process
- Create submittal packages for permits
- Develop as-built drawings
- Lead installation projects for FA system upgrades and new installations.
- Supervise and train crewmembers on-site.
Tools / Software Applications
- MS Office Suite of products
- SharePoint
- Calculations – Battery Sizing, Voltage Drop
- Silent Knight FA programming software
- Keypad programming for various FA Systems
- Bluebeam
Education and Experience
- 8 years of experience in Fire Alarm or
- 2 years technology degree and 6 years of experience in Fire Alarm
- High School Diploma (required)
Certifications
- NICET Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems II
- ICC/NAFED Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician (or equivalent certification)
- Any other NICET certification is a plus
Other Qualifications
- Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
- Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
- Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
- High level of customer service.
- Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
- Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership skills
Physical and Personal Requirements
- Lift at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
- Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
- Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
- Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
- Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass random drug screening.
- Must have valid driver's license, good driving records to operate a MC Dean vehicle as part of this job requirement.
- Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.
- Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.
