Alarm Technician

This position will be physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP. Under the supervision of an Alarm Technician Lead, the successful candidate will perform routine and emergency maintenance of electronic intrusion alarm systems and equipment, components, and subsystems, including conductor splicing and terminating on associated systems.

• Perform major and minor installation and repairs to circuit boards, circuit breakers, transformers, filters, batteries, rectifiers, and associated components and accessories.
• Work in secure-, critical-, and sensitive-designed areas under the control of the U.S. Army, in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education/Certifications:
    • Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience or a high school diploma.
    • Must be registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority.
    • Must be qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems.
  • Experience:
    • Two (2) to six (6) years of experience, depending on educational level.
• Skills:
  • Ability to manage multiple job sites and priorities.
  • Ability to communicate in English, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must have the flexibility to adapt to ever-changing mission priorities and needs.
  • Must have strong analytical skills.

The successful candidate must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The work environment will be indoor and/or outdoor, with very adverse and harsh conditions, including hot, dry, desert environments with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months.

The employee will be required to work in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required for some situations, including head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.

The employee must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.