Fire & Security Systems Technician

Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

About the Position:

Provides high skill and knowledge in the testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and programming of existing, as well as new electronic and water life safety and property protection systems including, but not limited to Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Alarm Intrusion, CCTV, Access Control, Gate Control, Basic P/A and Sound, and Basic Phone/Cable/Data/Fiber/Modem Communication systems for both Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Colonial Williamsburg Company properties.

Main Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform installation and service work on various types of life safety and property protection systems i.e. Fire Alarm Systems and their standard components such as Temperature Alerts, Aerotubing, Aspiration Detection, and Smoke Beams.
• Maintain Fire Suppression Systems to include wet, dry and deluge systems and their components including associated valves and compressors.
• Maintain Electronic Security Systems such as alarm intrusion including all components, CCTV, gate controls, lock/access controls, basic P/A and sound, basic phone/cable/data/fiber/modem communication and all applicable system components.
• Responsible for demonstrating the proper use of related tools, equipment, and testing devices associated with the position.
• Responsible for following proper documentation procedures and record associated information as required.
• Exercise good communication skills (verbal and written) and work effectively with other internal trades teams, departmental personnel as well as contractors working on all Colonial Williamsburg properties.
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations, procedures and policies and effectively identify and communicate any safety issue/hazards.
• Serve as mentor and assist in the training of junior level technicians. Participate in department and company-wide training as required.
• May function as coordinator in absence of Master level Technician.
• This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends or shift work as required based on business need and provide “on call” coverage 24 hours/day as required.

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required plus 4-8 years’ experience in application of various types of life safety and property protection systems.
• This is a Journeyman level Technician
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in reading basic electronic or electrical schematics, blueprints, and shop drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, work at heights above 30 feet on ladders, scaffolds, and bucket trucks.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays and emergency calls.
• Participate in departments’ monthly in-house Safety Program.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.
• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
  • May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
  • May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Colonial Williamsburg Foundation properties.
• Completion of National F/A and B/A classes/certification; and/or completion of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) F/A and Sprinkler classes/certification; and/or completion of National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Levels I; and/or completion of NICET Fire Alarm Systems Inspection and Testing Levels I; and/or completion of NICET Water Based Systems Inspection and Testing Levels I.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Occasionally

Use hands/fingers Frequently

Climb or balance Occasionally

Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl Occasionally

Reach with hands/arms Frequently

Talk or hear Constantly

Lifting up to 10 lbs. Frequently

Lifting up to 25 lbs. Frequently

Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with assistance) Occasionally

Lifting up to 100 lbs. (with assistance) Rarely

More than 100 lbs. (with assistance) Rarely

Wet/humid conditions: Occasionally

Work near moving mechanical parts: Occasionally

Fumes/airborne particles: Occasionally

Extreme cold: Occasionally

Extreme heat: Occasionally

Risk of electrical shock Frequently

Driving requirement: Occasionally

Typical Work Schedule:

​​Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role.

Range: $25.00 to $37.00 per hour