Fire Alarm Technician 3

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

In the role of Fire Alarm Service Technician 3 implies a high level of expertise and proficiency in servicing fire alarm systems. This position involves leading complex service projects, complex fire alarm system programming, providing mentorship to junior technicians, and assuming a more autonomous role in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm systems.

* Lead and oversee comprehensive inspections, advanced testing, and in-depth troubleshooting of fire alarm systems to ensure optimal performance.

* Independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in fire alarm systems, including interconnected systems and networked fire alarm/mass notification systems.

* Manage and maintain detailed records of service activities, including system analyses, recommendations for improvements, and redline drawings for as-built preparation.

* Supervise and mentor junior technicians, providing guidance, training, and support in executing service tasks and ensuring quality service delivery.

* Participate in project planning, system design, and implementation efforts to enhance fire alarm system functionality and compliance with NFPA 72 and other applicable codes.

* Conduct site surveys for fire alarm system upgrades, develop bills of materials, labor projections, and schedules, and perform pre-testing and final acceptance testing with Fire Marshal.

* Collaborate with colleagues, building owners, and managers to deliver seamless service, address system deficiencies, and optimize performance.

* Stay informed about industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes to uphold compliance and industry standards.

* Perform complex programming of various types of fire alarm systems and troubleshoot issues to maintain system functionality.

* Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality service delivery, and customer satisfaction in all service activities.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Certifications:

* Minimum of high school degree and eight years of related experience or two years technology degree and five years related experience.

* NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II or pass NICET II exam within 90 days of employment, and

* NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or pass NICET III exam within 90 days of employment, and

* Notifier Certification or pass Notifier exam within 180 days of employment, and

* VESDA Certification or pass VESDA exam within 180 days of employment.

Additional Requirements:

* Ability to obtain Secret clearance.

* Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.

* Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.

* Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA Requirements

* Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.

* 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 skill

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches 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.