Technician, Fire Suppression

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Alarm/ Suppression System Technician to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire detection and fire suppression systems and components. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee's current rate.

DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of fire detection and suppression systems and components. Coordinates with the fire department and facility personnel to test fire alarms. Must be knowledgeable in various fire alarm manufacturers and understand and adhere to all NICET requirements for compliance to state, federal, and local code requirements. Troubleshoot using root. cause mentality and understand failure modes of fire alarm systems and equipment. Must be able to work in a customer environment and have good communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman level Electrician and/or Electronics Technician with at least 4 years' experience working with detection and releasing systems for special hazard systems found in ammunition magazines, special use facilities, and computer server rooms to include alarm detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent releasing suppression systems (either agent or water-based systems).
• Verify that the system components in place are reasonably operable as installed and document results for the responsible party.
• Ability/Experience applying basic specifications and standards to the placement and configuration of components in gaseous, dry, and wet agent systems.
• Inspect, test, and maintain wet, dry, standpipe, fire pump, private service mains, and water tanks.
• Ability/Experience to apply basic specifications and standards to the placement and configuration of components in gaseous, dry and wet agent systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of NFPA-13 manuals for fire protection
• Able to operate alarm control panels, fire pumps, and controllers
• At least 4 years' experience as a Journeyman Level Electrician or Electronics Technician
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Water Based Technician and Special Hazards Technician
• Assist other crafts in fire protection related duties
• Ability to adhere to customer and employer required safety programs
• Must possess the tools of their trade (hand tools).
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Pass government security investigation to access the bases and maintain the access requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Certificate/License/Registration:

• NICET Level II or Higher Fire
• Valid state driver's license

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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