Life Safety Systems Technician — Fire Alarm

A day in the life at Fort Greely

You arrive on post, review overnight work orders, and map out your day with the Facility Supervisor’s priorities. With blueprints and wiring diagrams in hand, you move from building to building, inspecting panels, initiating devices, and suppression cylinders. You test initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and the system transmitter, swap faulty components, and verify readings on pressure gauges—recharging or replacing containers as needed. Between calls, you coordinate with warehouse staff to source the right parts, log materials for periodic inventories, and share best practices with fellow technicians. Throughout, you follow NEC/NFPA/UFC codes, manufacturer references, and site procedures, staying vigilant about safety while communicating professionally with customers and coworkers.

About Chugach Government Solutions (CGS)

CGS, the federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, has supported critical government missions for 25+ years across facilities, IT/technical services, construction, and education. We’re proud of a global team that delivers first-class services for our customers and creates meaningful value for our shareholders. We invest in people through competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and open, honest communication.

What you’ll do

• Independently maintain, service, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems across assigned facilities.
• Install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm detection and suppression systems per manufacturer specs and National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Visually inspect equipment; replace defective devices and components.
• Test initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and the system transmitter; perform corrective repairs.
• Check suppression system storage container gauges; recharge or replace containers as needed.
• Interpret electrical and control wiring diagrams to pinpoint failures.
• Plan and lay out work from drawings, blueprints, models, and written/verbal instructions.
• Coordinate with other trades and warehouse personnel to identify correct materials, assemblies, and parts.
• Troubleshoot system faults and determine corrective actions.
• Assist with stock counts and prepare material requisitions for replenishment.
• Support other departments and trade groups during daily operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

How you’ll succeed

• Deliver timely, cost-effective results with minimal rework.
• Work independently after scope is outlined by the Facility Supervisor.
• Apply guidance from the Facility Supervisor, Operations Management, manufacturer manuals, NEC/NFPA/UFC codes, and engineering diagrams.
• Engage customers and teammates with professionalism and courtesy.
• Follow all safety policies and sound industrial/office safety practices.
• Comply with company SOPs and personnel policies.
• Stay calm and effective under pressure.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• 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

• Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
• Prior Military and/or Government base operations experience.

Working conditions

• Indoor/outdoor work in varying temperatures and weather; frequent travel to building sites, including during inclement conditions.
• Comfortable working around potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Physical demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching overhead, stooping, bending, and squatting throughout the day.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment.
• Regular ladder use for inspection and repair tasks.

Location

Onsite at Fort Greely, Alaska.

Compensation note

CGS supports pay transparency and aims for fair, competitive compensation. Pay for this role is based on responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract terms. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided 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 [email protected].