Fire Alarm Mechanic

The role

You will perform installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm and life safety systems. This role supports Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT).

What you will do

• Install, inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Work with fire alarm control panels, annunciators, initiating devices, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose fire alarm system faults using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing equipment.
• Perform functional and operational testing of fire alarm systems and components.
• Identify and repair wiring, circuit, device, panel, and system-level issues.
• Replace defective detectors, modules, notification appliances, and control components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain and update fire alarm circuit drawings, system documentation, and inspection records.
• Coordinate with facility personnel and other trades.
• Provide technical guidance to junior employees and trainees.

Required qualifications

• Valid state driver's license
• A recognized fire alarm or fire protection qualification, such as NICET, journeyman training, or a comparable credential
• CPR certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Journeyman-level experience in electrical, electronic, or fire alarm systems
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Journeyman-level experience in fire alarm systems, fire alarm maintenance, or electrical/electronic systems
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining commercial or industrial fire alarm systems
• Working knowledge of fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, circuits, and associated components
• Knowledge of applicable fire alarm codes, standards, and maintenance requirements
• Ability to pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination

Nice to have

• Familiarity with UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 72, and NFPA 25

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Must be available to work at assigned sites within commuting area
• May be required to support emergency operations, including after-hours callouts
• Ability to pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. They deliver solutions and services to support client missions and facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.