Posted 3 months ago
Fire Control Center Engineer
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Monitors a building's fire-life safety systems 24/7, alerts the engineering team to problems, and coordinates emergency responses and maintenance activities with fire, generator, and elevator subcontractors.
About this role
Overview
Complete Building Services is a division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc., and has been providing service to the Washington metropolitan area for 60+ years and has grown into one of Washington's largest and most successful building operations, maintenance, and facility management companies.
We are looking for candidates who want to build their careers with us and can deliver on our promise of service and integrity.
Responsibilities
Complete Building Services is hiring Fire Control Center Engineers for a large facility in NW Washington. The Fire Control Engineer is responsible for continuously monitoring a building's fire-life safety systems and coordinating emergency responses and maintenance activities. The Fire Panels are monitored 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Fire Control Center Engineer will be responsible to alert the Engineering Team immediately upon recognition of a problem
- They will work in conjunction with the Fire and Life Safety subcontractor, Generator subcontractor, and Elevator Mechanics during inspections, testing, and maintenance of any systems or related equipment
- Supports inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression, detection, and life-safety systems
Shifts: 6am-2pm (Monday - Friday)
Salary: $52.66 per Hour
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- 3 years of experience in building operations, fire systems, or related engineering roles
- 3+ years experience in like size facility (3 million sq. ft. plus)
- Must possess a DC 3rd class license
- Familiarity with fire alarm systems, life-safety codes, and building operations
- Strong communication and situational awareness
- OSHA Safety training
- Must pass a background check
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
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