ELECTRICIAN/LOW VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN - Chugach Government Solutions

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

The Electrician/Low Voltage Technician facilitates the installation, inspection, testing, repair and preventive maintenance of all fire alarm systems (e.g. extinguisher systems, ansul lighting systems, dry chemicals, hard pull stations, etc.). The incumbent will provide daily maintenance operations and activities for all assigned facilities. The incumbent receives and evaluates work orders and requests, investigates requests or problems where appropriate and completes the necessary repairs. 

This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal, Morris County NJ.

Work Model: Onsite

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with pre-established schedules and documents results/recommendations of maintenance inspections.
• Performs installations, inspections, periodic tests, maintenance, and repairs installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components.
• Tests initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter and makes needed repairs.
• Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces containers.
• Individual must be able to interpret wiring diagrams to locate failures.
• Work involves planning and layout of work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments.
• Plan, organize work, and meet all deadlines. Able to do a variety of tasks in any single day.
• Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
• Ability to submit outage request as required.
• Ability to respond emergency site maintenance as required.
• Able to inspect and diagnose problems to determine corrective repairs.
• Perform on call and preventive maintenance duties as necessary.
• Assists with snow removal efforts or other efforts deemed “Mission Critical.”
• Other duties as assigned.

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Requires knowledge, training and experience as Low Voltage electrician/technician.  
• NICET II or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to install, troubleshoot and repair various fire alarm systems, controls and equipment including addressable fire alarm systems with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
• Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Ability to acquire and maintain government identification/common access card/clearance as required for position.
• May be required to pass drug screen and background check.
• Able to work hours that are subject to change with on-call, weekend work, or overtime as needed.

Reasonable Accommodation:   

CGS 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 ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach 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.