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Lead Fire Alarm Tech NICET III (Interior Utility Subamp)

Versar, Inc.
Full-time
On-site
Georgetown, Ascension Island, Guyana
This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Lead Fire Alarm Tech NICET III (Interior Utility Subamp) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF). Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges. 

Your Impact 

Provides OM&R of all fire alarms, mass notification, and marking per NFPA standards base-wide. Operation and maintenance shall include regular inspection, testing, repair, programming, and upkeep of these systems base wide. 

Major Job Activities: 

  • Manage resources and activities necessary to inspect, test, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
  • Complete effective and efficient inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, programming and upkeep of fire alarm and control systems base-wide.
  • Shall provide quarterly training, at a minimum, for Ascension Island personnel (such as firefighters and electricians) on basic Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems (MNS), and familiarization to include reading, silencing, and resetting panels, and use of the control system for fire alarm, MNS and system components as required by the requestor.
  • Shall perform recurring P.M. IAW applicable standards and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Shall perform functional operation tests on installed fire detection and alarm systems to ensure that fire alarm systems are operational IAW applicable Unified Facility Codes (UFC), NFPA Standards and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Interpret instruments and meter readings, use wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications, use applicable test equipment, enforce
  • Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan and maintain records
  • Responsible for following and implementing work prioritization requirements within provided timelines using automated management systems for all work orders.
  • Responsible for following a comprehensive safety program in compliance with V2X, OSHA and United States Air Force (USAF) requirements.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter and trash in all working facilities and areas.
  • Responsible for following a comprehensive, flexible, and properly documented training program.
  • Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools).
  • Responsible for precise execution of company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheet.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional, and mission requirements. 

Material & Equipment Directly Used: 

  • Circuits, breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, and meters. Standard office equipment (Computer, phone, scanner), automated management systems and tools associated with repair and maintenance work. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment. Use of portable or vehicle equipped radios to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.

Working Environment: 

  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Physical Activities: 

  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications  

  • Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
  • Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
  • Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
  • Must meet United States Department of Defense medical requirements necessary to live and work at Ascension Island
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Additional Required Qualifications  

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must have a valid Passport and Driver’s License (able to drive manual transmission)
  • Must be able to pass employment and deployment qualification requirements that include psychological, medical, dental, drug testing and background checks.
  • Must pass a flight line access test and obtain flight line access badge upon deployment. 

Education / Certifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III Certified. 

Experience / Skills: 

  • Shall have knowledge of principles of electronics and electricity, types, capacity and purpose of low voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with the skills and ability to inspect, test and maintain fire detection and alarm systems; interpreting instrument and meter readings; use of wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications; use and purpose of applicable test equipment; safety rules and practices; environmental policies, principles of management and operation and repair of on-site fire alarm and control systems.
  • Direct experience relating to the management of fire alarm and suppression system maintenance and testing.
  • Candidates must successfully complete both online and hands-on CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) training includes the successful fit testing of DOD provided protective gear. 

Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities:  

  • As needed. 

Role Characteristics

  • Great interpersonal skills. 
  • Customer service oriented. 
  • Team player. 
  • Ability to multi-task. 

Who We Are: 

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis, and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission-critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.  


EEO Commitment: 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  


Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.


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