Fire Alarm Technician- NICET II

NICET II Fire Alarm Technician - Naval Air Station Patuxent River

EMI Services is immediately hiring a NICET II Fire Alarm Technician to install, test, maintain, and repair fire safety and security systems, ensuring occupant safety in residential and commercial facilities. This unionized position involves installing and updating fire alarm systems in commercial and residential buildings, performing inspections, testing alarms, troubleshooting issues, responding to emergency service calls, and documenting all work.

• Wage Rate: $40.82 to $47.65 per hour depending on certifications and experience, with significant annual increases
• H & W Benefit: $27.99 per hour with annual increases
• Total Comp Rate: $68.81 to $75.64 per hour

• Install or upgrade fire alarms in commercial and/or residential buildings
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Provide preliminary cost estimates for materials and services
• Maintain current license and identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, building codes, and regulations pertaining to the trade
• Proficiency in the use of test equipment (e.g., multi‑meters, digital analyzers)
• Knowledge of all fire safety codes and regulations
• Able to read and understand installation manuals
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure timely completion
• Practices workplace safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training and experience
• NICET II certification
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial or commercial facilities maintenance environment
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards (including 70 and 72)
• Valid driver's license compliant with REAL  or willingness to obtain one
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check
• U.S. citizenship required to access military installations

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces; frequent work on ladders and scaffolds
• Potential long hours outside and in awkward positions causing physical discomfort; may stand for long periods
• Risk of injury from electrical shock, falls, and cuts
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions
• Physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities