PIPEFITTER SPRINKLER MECHANIC
Chugach Government Solutions
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs (installs, tests, and repairs sprinkler switches; flows, tamper, and/or pressure switches) on wet or dry sprinkler systems.
- Maintains and repairs the different clappers, valves, water gongs, pipe structures, retard chambers, as well as any other devices or trim parts necessary for normal operations.
- Performs fire suppression duties necessary to maintain all buildings and structures in good repair.
- Develop NFPA 72 and other related reports.
- Assists with installation, inspections, periodic tests, maintenance, and repairs installed suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards. May be asked to cross-train with the fire alarm team on occasions.
- Inspects fire suppression equipment visually and replaces defective components.
- Checks suppression system pressure gauges and recharges or replaces containers as needed.
- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
- Plans, organizes work, and meets all deadlines.
- Coordinates with other personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
- Submits outage requests and isolates system as needed to conduct repairs and maintenance.
- Responds to emergency site maintenance as required.
- Operates customer and company motor vehicles and/or other equipment in a safe manner.
- Supports other department staff as needed or directed.
- Adheres to the company safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in the fire sprinkler and suppression maintenance field.
- Possess or obtain a NICET I certification in Fire Sprinkler Systems - Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Possess or obtain a NICET II certification in Fire Sprinkler Systems - Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems within eighteen (18) months of hire.
- Must be able to test, inspect, maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair various fire suppression systems (water, chemical, pre-action/dry systems) with minimal supervision.
- Experience with water and chemical agents (Halon) suppression systems.
- Familiar with Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression systems.
- Experience generating NFPA and or similar reports.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
- Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community security clearance.
- Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 75 pounds.