Position Summary
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Fire Protection Technician supporting the facilities engineering program for a federal agency.
The Fire Protection Technician is responsible for conducting routine maintenance and inspection of all facility fire suppression and alarm systems in compliance with applicable fire life safety codes and regulations. This role requires journeyman-level experience in conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, water-based fire protection system layout, hydraulic calculations, and code compliance.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspection of all facility fire suppression and alarm
  systems as required by fire life and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain basic knowledge of fire alarms, sprinklers, control panels, pumps, and other
  components as they relate to fire code compliance and fire life safety.
• Perform all duties of a Fire Technician I.
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting
  manufacturers’ manuals or similar technical documents.
• Apply technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed
  instructions.
• Receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Perform work that is spot-checked for accuracy.
• Work on conventional and addressable fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 –
  National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Perform layout of water-based fire protection systems, including complete layout of
  sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for a variety of water-based fire protection system
  applications.
• May support or manage water-based system layout projects and/or code compliance
  efforts.
• Interface and coordinate with other technicians and stakeholders as required.
• Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and
  electrical maintenance and repair manuals.
• Perform physical labor including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, pulling,
  climbing up and down ladders, and demonstrating agility/dexterity to perform assigned
  duties.

Required Skills / Experience

• NICET Level III Certification – Wet Suppression (Required).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience at the journeyman level working on
  conventional and addressable fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72 National
  Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Minimum of five (5) years of water-based fire protection systems layout experience,
  including:
  • Complete layout of sprinkler and standpipe systems.
  • Hydraulic calculations.
  • Experience across a variety of applications.
  • May include management of water-based system layout projects and/or code
    compliance.
• Trained on fire alarm systems including Simplex and Notifier.
• Strong communication skills required to interface and coordinate with other technicians.
• Experience working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering
  drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals.
• Capable of performing physical labor including walking, standing, lifting up to 40
  pounds, pulling, climbing ladders, and demonstrating agility/dexterity to perform
  assigned duties.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering
  drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals.

Location & Clearance Requirements

• Edwards AFB, Edwards CA
• Positions require Government background screening and clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $65,000 - $68,000
• Health & Wellness Benefit: $18,000
• Total Compensation: $83,000 - $86,000

About Lean Synergy
Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm that specializes in aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across a variety of industries. Our team, consisting of military veterans and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. Focused on placing skilled professionals in key roles, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities in government, public, and private sector positions.

POC:  Eddie Brock
eddie@leansynergysolutions.com