Fire Systems Technician – Fire Alarm

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Fire Systems Technician maintaining and installing fire alarm systems for the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Program. Supporting fire safety systems and performing regular inspections and maintenance.

Posted 7/8/2026contractMcMurdo Station • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspects and maintains various fire alarm and reporting systems
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled preventative maintenance on existing fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems
Works with other NICET certified technicians for fire alarm systems, special hazard systems, and water-based suppression systems to develop and execute work plans
Collaborates with Facilities Management and Facilities Engineers to develop work plans and schedules, and to identify materials needed for tasking
Performs Winterization and De-winterization of fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems in station buildings
Performs periodic maintenance on fire systems equipment in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program, NFPA standards, and manufacturer's guidelines
Prepares and documents work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Coordinates testing, maintenance, and repair activities as required with other parties such as Antarctic Fire Department, Station Management, Facilities Management, and building occupants.
Utilizes the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate
Uses solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
Performs ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking
Proactively identifies any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively
Works directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Performs tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
Advises immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements
Learns and uses computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
Reviews and follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggests revisions as needed, and creates SOPs as directed
Complies with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements and participates in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Current NICET II Fire Alarm certification (minimum)
Minimum two years of documented experience installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, is required
Experience including rough wiring, detection device/appliance termination, and head end termination
Experience in repair, maintenance and inspection on a variety of equipment and application types
Experience developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system
Experience in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides
Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fire Alarm System InspectionTroubleshooting Fire Protection SystemsRough Wiring ExperienceDetection Device TerminationHead End TerminationMaintenance of Commercial FacilitiesReading Design DrawingsDeveloping Work PlansDocumenting Maintenance ActivitiesPerforming Emergency Service Calls

Soft Skills

Decision-Making AbilitySound JudgmentEffective CommunicationCollaboration with DepartmentsProactive Hazard Identification

Certifications

NICET II Fire Alarm CertificationHigh School Diploma or GED