Fire Alarm Technician

Job Purpose

The Fire Alarm Technician is responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fire alarm and detection systems at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and designated outlying military installations throughout Hawaii. The position supports the continued safe and reliable operation of fire alarm, detection, mass notification, and emergency communication systems.

Work will be performed in accordance with applicable requirements, including NFPA 72, NFPA 101, UFC 3-600-01, Department of Defense/Navy installation directives, local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and other applicable federal and local codes and standards. The Fire Alarm Technician serves as a subject matter expert for conventional, addressable, and mass notification fire alarm systems.

The position reports to the Project Manager/Site Supervisor and works closely with the installation Fire Department, Facilities Engineering, and Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire alarm control panels (FACP), initiating devices, notification appliances, and auxiliary control functions in accordance with NFPA 72 and applicable UFC standards.
• Perform annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections of fire alarm systems as required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Troubleshoot and repair fire alarm system malfunctions, including panel faults, open circuits, ground faults, device failures, and communication errors.
• Replace or recalibrate smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, horn/strobes, duct detectors, and other applicable devices as needed.
• Test and verify the proper operation of mass notification systems (MNS), emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS), and interfaces with building automation and suppression systems.
• Maintain and update as-built drawings, device schedules, and panel programming documentation.
• Ensure work complies with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, UFC 3-600-01, DoD/Navy installation directives, and applicable local AHJ requirements.
• Document inspections, test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or other government-required reporting formats.
• Participate in quality control inspections, government QAR reviews, and safety inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with applicable OSHA, installation safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in continuing education and training as required.
• Complete scheduled inspections within the time frames established by the PWS and NFPA 72.
• Complete and submit inspection reports within required contract time frames.
• Respond to emergency service calls within the response times established by the PWS.
• Prepare deficiency reports and provide corrective-action recommendations within required time frames.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable NFPA, UFC, and AHJ standards and support satisfactory government QAR inspections.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or technical/vocational training in electronics, electrical, or fire protection systems preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems in commercial, industrial, or government/military facilities.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II certification required;
  Level III preferred.
• Familiarity with military/DoD facility standards and UFC 3-600-01 strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license required, with the ability to operate government or company vehicles on the installation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD/Navy Base Access credential, including…