ELECTRICIAN (ALARM SYSTEM TECH)

Mechanical Engineer

Plans and lays out work from electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders.

Performs a full-range of duties pertinent to the deployment, maintenance, and modification of the Fire Alarm Control Panels, Fire Detection Devices, Central Monitoring Control Systems (Monaco D-21), Mass Notification Systems and their associated electric/electronic devices and components. Installs, maintains, trouble-shoots, adjusts, repairs and/or replaces all Fire Alarm Control Panels, Fire Detection Devices, Central Monitoring Control Systems and Mass Notification Systems to include a variety of electric and electronic equipment, components, and devices associated with the complete Fire.

Uses and maintains various types of equipment, computerized or otherwise, hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and FR rated clothing.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.

Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.

May work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Employee will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these occasions.

The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Makes repairs from work stands and other hard-to-reach places. Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts items that weigh over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Experience with the installation and maintenance of Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems preferred but not required.

Knowledge of safety regulations, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association, International Building Code (IBC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards, practices, procedures.

Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of fire alarm and mass notification systems.

Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices, and of electrical equipment, i.e., test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, sound level meters and ammeters.

Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, cable pullers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders.

Skill in troubleshooting and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.

Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams and to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain fire alarm and mass notification systems, various electrical systems, controls, and equipment without more than normal supervision.

Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. May work on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet, or in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Subject to electric shock, burns, cuts, and bruises. May be exposed to temperature extremes in test facilities, extremely high noise levels, and exposure to lead, radiation, chemicals, or carcinogens.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.