Fire Detection & Suppression Field Specialist

Join a mission-first team

For over 25 years, Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) has supported critical federal operations worldwide. As part of Chugach Alaska Corporation, we’re committed to service, growth, and empowering our people with strong benefits and honest communication. Bring your life safety expertise to a high-performing team that protects those who protect us.

Your impact

Keep facilities mission-ready by independently maintaining and repairing fire alarm and suppression systems across multiple buildings.

Install, inspect, and function-test systems per manufacturer guidance and NFPA standards.

Identify faulty components through visual inspection and device-level diagnostics; replace as needed.

Verify initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter operation; correct deficiencies.

Read pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers; recharge or replace containers.

Interpret wiring diagrams and control schematics to locate failures quickly.

Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, and verbal/written instructions.

Partner with other trades and warehouse teams to secure correct materials and assemblies; support periodic stock inventories and requisitions.

Diagnose system failures and determine the appropriate corrective action.

Assist other departments and trade groups as operational needs arise; perform other duties as assigned.

How you operate

Deliver work that is timely and cost-effective.

Operate independently once scope and priorities are set by the Facility Supervisor.

Adhere to guidance from Facility Supervisor/Operations Management, manufacturer manuals, NEC/NFPA/UFC codes, and engineering diagrams.

Communicate with professionalism; treat all stakeholders with courtesy.

Practice exemplary safety and follow company SOPs and policies.

Maintain composure and performance under pressure.

Required qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Four (4) years of experience in the fire alarm maintenance and/or electrical field.

NICET II Certification.

Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair various fire alarm systems, controls, and equipment, including addressable fire alarm and suppression systems.

Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing required on the contract.

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

Preferred Knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.

Experience on Military or Government base operations.

Work environment

Indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures; travel between buildings, including during inclement weather.

Work around potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Physical requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs; frequent overhead reaching, bending, stooping, and squatting.

Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.

Climb ladders regularly to perform inspections and repairs.

Where you’ll work Onsite at Fort Greely, Alaska.

Compensation & transparency

We support pay transparency and equitable, competitive pay. Compensation reflects job scope, your experience and skills, internal equity, location, and applicable contract requirements. Where legally required, we provide pay ranges during the hiring process.

Disclosures Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please