Fire Protection Specialist Job at Amentum (Jacksonville)

Fire Protection Specialist

Amentum

Location:
United States , Jacksonville

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.19 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Job Responsibility:

Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Inspects fire alarm equipment visually and replaces defective components
Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and recharges or replaces container
Performs complete repairs and routine preventive maintenance on dry /wet pipe alarms valves, pre-action and deluge systems
Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob
Cuts opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine
Bends pipe to required angle by using of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending by hand
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic using hand tools and power tools
Joins pipe by using of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school education or equivalent
Must have three (3) years or more experience in installation, repair of wet pipe alarm valves, dry pipe alarm valves, pre-action and deluge systems
Must be familiar with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) systems
Must be knowledgeable of NFPA-13 manuals for fire protection systems
Must be able to operate alarm control panels, fire pumps, and controllers
Must be able to work at various heights from mechanical lifting devices
Must possess the tools of their trade
Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards
Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Must possess NICET Level II or Higher Fire Protection Certification
Must possess a valid state driver's license

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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