FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNICIAN (UNION) (MAXWELL, AFB)

About Us

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!

Job Overview

Under general supervision, the Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems Inspection & Testing Technician conducts inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of water-based fire protection systems. This role ensures strict compliance with UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 25, DoDI 6055.06, AFI 32-2001, AFI 91-203, and other applicable DoD, Air Force, and local installation standards. This role is full time onsite at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery AL.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Perform ITM of water-based fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and UFC 3-601-02 schedules, including:
• Automatic sprinkler systems
• Standpipe and hose stations
• Fire pumps (electric, diesel, jockey) – conduct flow tests, churn tests, and relief valve tests
• Water storage tanks and gravity tanks
• Control, check, pressure-relief, and supervisory valves
• Fire department connections (FDC) and fire hydrants
• Backflow prevention assemblies
• Document inspection and test results, tag equipment, and enter data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify, classify, and report deficiencies; coordinate corrective maintenance with base Civil Engineer shops.
• Review shop drawings and witness acceptance testing for new or modified water-based fire protection installations.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory—gaskets, packing, seals, test plugs, lubricants, gauges—and order replacements.
• Provide technical guidance to fire department personnel and base customers regarding system operation, limitations, and ITM requirements.
• Participate in annual training, quarterly readiness drills, and safety stand-downs; ensure personal protective equipment and testing tools are serviceable.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional, and mission requirements.
  
  

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Preferred: Associate degree or certificate in Fire Protection Technology or related field.)
• NFPA 25 Certificate of Compliance for Water-Based Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.
• NICET Level II certification in Fire Protection Water-Based Systems.
• 3 years of hands-on ITM experience with water-based fire suppression systems.
• Working knowledge of UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 25, DoDI 6055.06, AFI 32-2001, AFI 91-203.
• Keen attention to detail and strict adherence to technical standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with test equipment (flow meters, pressure gauges, multimeters).
• Strong written and oral communication for reporting, recordkeeping, and customer briefings.
• Effective coordination with multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple inspection schedules.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations. 
• Physical Requirements: Meet NFPA 1582 medical standards; entering pump rooms and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, drive, kneel, squat, bend, crawl, stoop, reach, climb ladders.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government identification/common access card and Security Clearance.  
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.  
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position. 
• U.S. Citizenship. 
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Field work in pump houses, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces.
• Exposure to noise, heat, humidity, and occasional chemical agents.
• May require after-hours or weekend testing to meet installation readiness priorities.
• Mandatory participation in monthly safety drills and annual fitness assessments.
  
  

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