Fire Alarm System Mechanic - Fort Rucker

About the role

The mission of BAC Enterprises is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success. This position supports the safe and reliable operation of fire alarm and related electrical systems within commercial, industrial, institutional, or government facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs fire alarm detection, fire life safety, and mass notification systems.
• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and technical specifications to support installation, repair, and upgrade of fire alarm systems.
• Visually inspects fire alarm equipment and replaces defective components as needed.
• Tests initiating devices, notification appliances, signal circuits, system transmitters, panels, detectors, pull stations, audible/visual alarms, and related system components.
• Diagnoses electrical and system malfunctions to identify necessary repairs or corrective actions.
• Installs fire alarm system components, including panels, detectors, pull stations, audible/visual devices, wiring, and related equipment as assigned.
• Inspects fire alarm and mass notification systems to evaluate condition, identify deficiencies, and recommend preventive maintenance or repair needs.
• Collaborates with supervisors, other trades, contractors, and customers to complete work orders and projects efficiently.
• Maintains assigned tools, test equipment, and work areas in safe and serviceable condition.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation, including work orders, inspection results, maintenance records, repair notes, and other required reports.
• Responds to emergency service calls during and after normal work hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Participates in meetings, training, workshops, and required certification activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing fire alarm system installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and certification in a commercial, industrial, government, or large facilities environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Share Point.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials and security clearances for Fort Rucker, or other assigned government installations.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and clean driving record that meets BAC MVR requirements.
• Must possess an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training card or have the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment from an OSHA authorized provider.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial fire alarm, fire life safety, and mass notification systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, National Electrical Code requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to fire alarm installation, inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose fire alarm system problems using appropriate tools, meters, and testing equipment.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources, time, work orders, and changing work priorities.
• Ability to estimate time, materials, and resources needed to complete assigned work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and provide professional customer service.
• Ability to respond appropriately to customer inquiries and escalate more complex matters when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to work safely and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable fire protection standards.
• Ability to travel to various facilities.

Skills

• Knowledge of commercial fire alarm, fire life safety, and mass notification systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose fire alarm system problems using appropriate tools, meters, and testing equipment.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources, time, work orders, and changing work priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and provide professional customer service.
• Ability to respond appropriately to customer inquiries and escalate more complex matters when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and customers.
• Ability to work safely and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and applicable fire protection standards.

Benefits

• Company Paid Medical insurance for employees.
• Medical Opt-Out & Flex Credit is available for qualified employees.
• 401k plan available for qualified employees.
• Paid Vacation, sick days and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Full Time

Pay

$32.02 per hour