What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Technician position at The Building People?
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Fire Technician II for the facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Conducting routine maintenance and inspection of all facility fire suppression and alarm systems as required by fire life and safety codes and regulations.
- Basic knowledge of fire alarms, sprinklers, control panel, pumps, and other components as it relates to fire code compliance and fire life safety.
- Performs all the duties of a Fire Technician I, in addition to the following.
- Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
- Applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions.
- Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
- Work is spot-checked for accuracy
Required Skills/Experience:
- NICET 3: Wet suppression***
- A minimum of 5 years of water-based fire protection systems layout, involving the complete layout of sprinkler and standpipe systems, including hydraulic calculations, for a variety of applications, and which may include management of water-based system layout projects and/or code compliance.
- Trained on fire alarm systems (i.e., Simplex and Notifier).
- Must have the communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
- Capable of performing physical labor including, walking, standing, lift up to 40lbs, pulling, climbing up and down ladders and agility/dexterity to perform duties assigned.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.