M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Fire Alarm Technician 2 - DMV

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$33 - $39 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and five years of relevant experience, or a two-year technology degree and four years of relevant experience.
Work overtime as directed by a supervisor.
Be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
Pass a background check and random drug screening.
Hold a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record under company policy; the position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Provide advanced troubleshooting, including online and system-manual research to resolve problems.
Know NFPA 72, the National Electrical Code, fire alarm system theory, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and industry standards for fire alarm system installation.
Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems, or NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III, or pass the applicable exam within 90 days of employment.
Lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly while following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Have corrected or uncorrected vision sufficient to see in color, hear, and communicate in English.
Use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to draw conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
See details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
Perform complete site surveys for potential preventive-maintenance inspections and fire alarm system changes or modifications, and prepare corresponding quotations.
Program and service fire alarm systems of various models.
Troubleshoot fire alarm systems, including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, and Fire-Lite systems.
Perform mid-size fire alarm system upgrades and installations based on provided drawings and submittals.
Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
Perform PITCO activities.
Complete job-related documents, including ROC and test forms.
Participate in scheduled after-hours service-call rotation as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
Research online and consult installation and manufacturer manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures.
Provide training to apprentices and crewmembers.

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values agility, expertise, and trust. We foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA Systems under little to no supervision

Responsibilities

Plan and perform testing and inspection of large fire alarm systems per NFPA and local code standards, noting existing and potential deficiencies.
Perform complete site surveys for potential PM inspections and FA system changes/modifications, prepare corresponding quotations.
Program and service fire alarm systems of various models.
Troubleshoot various FA systems including Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Gamewell, Honeywell, Firelite, etc.
Perform mid-size FA system upgrades and installation based on provided drawings and submittals.
Perform pre-testing and final inspections for assigned projects.
Perform PITCO activities.
Complete job-related documents including ROC, Test Forms etc.
Be on rotation to respond to afterhours service calls as scheduled by supervisor.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
Perform online research, installation manuals, manufacture manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Provide training to apprentices and crewmembers.

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED required with 5 years of relevant experience or 2 years technology degree and 4 years of relevant experience
Work overtime as directed by supervisor.
Must be willing to work on M.C. Dean, Inc. projects anywhere.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass random drug screening.
Requires a Valid driver's license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. 
Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
Advanced troubleshooting including researching online, system manuals to resolve problems.
Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Fire Alarm System Theory, OSHA Requirements, and Industry Standards for Fire Alarm systems installation.

Certifications:

Possess NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of FA Systems or
Possess NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or
Pass exam within 90 days of employment

Other Qualifications:

Above average level of attention to detail and professional work ethic.
Commitment to excellence and a high quality of work.
Ability to function in a controlled, effective manner under stress.
High level of customer service.
Strong desire to continuously increase your skill set and take on more responsibility.
Above average communication skills with customers, other field personnel, office staff and sub-contractors.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $33.00 - USD $39.00 /Hr.

About the Company

M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains integrated cyber-physical systems for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and large enterprises. Its work spans electrical power, security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio-visual, and IT systems, all coordinated through management platforms that support long-term operation and sustainability. The company works end-to-end: it engineers solutions, installs them, and then runs and maintains them to ensure continuous, secure, and resilient performance. What sets it apart is its ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey technology and infrastructure services for critical environments—combining physical systems with digital management to create secure, automated facilities. The goal is to deliver automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems and the platforms needed to manage them over the long term.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 1949

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