Electrician I (Fire Alarm Shop

Job Title

Title: Electrician I (Fire Alarm Shop)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Facilities Management

Department: Building Maintenance

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Electrician I installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity.

Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.

• Inspects, maintains, repairs Campus Card Access, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems and their related components, including but not limited to, electric controls, electro-mechanical controls, and computer software programs. Instructs, advises, and mentors employees and technicians in the operation and maintenance of the above systems.
• Acts as a first responder inspecting, testing, trouble shooting, repairing and initiating repairs on Fire Alarm Systems, Card Access Systems, Security Systems to Federal, state and local codes. This requires using electrical testing, electronic testing, and micro-processor diagnostic equipment. Interacts with contractors and campus customers relating to the operation, maintenance and repair of various security, fire alarm, clock controls systems and related HVAC control components.
• Provides preventive maintenance services, complying with Federal, state, and local codes on electric, electronic, and electro-mechanical controls. Documents work performed in the equipment maintenance history file. Utilizes computer programs that operate, maintain, and adjust building fire alarm security and card access systems.
• Maintains and develops operational, procedural and emergency response standards for the Security System, Card Access, Fire Alarm Systems, and their related equipment. Provides timely systems failure notification and repair response, minimizing equipment down time. This requires using micro-processor and diagnostic equipment.
• Assists Engineering staff in drawing reviews, inspections, and troubleshooting as part of the commissioning of a new Security System, Card Access, and Fire Alarm System, respective equipment, upgrades and equipment replacement, and associated software support.
• Drives a motorized vehicle around campus to various campus buildings.
• Identifies door access calls and determines if it is mechanical or electrical.
• Drill or cut holes through floors, walls, or ceilings containing asbestos in performance of work assignments.
• May exercise functional supervision over employees of a lower grade.
• Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the workplace and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current, valid Massachusetts Master, Journeyman, Systems Contractor or Systems Technician Electrical License.
• Possession and maintenance of a current, valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Asbestos Abatement worker CERT (within six (6) months of date of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Certificate of Clearance.
• Achieve C-Cure training (within one (1) year of date of hire).
• Basic knowledge of the Fire Alarm, Security and Card Access Systems.
• Ability to provide off-shift coverage as requested.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental principles of electricity and of electronics.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, practices, materials and tools used in the Security Systems, Card Access and Fire Alarm trade.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts Electrical & NFPA Codes and their applications.
• Working knowledge of the general and unique hazard and safety precautions associated with the Electrical, Fire Alarm, Security and Card Access trades.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, sketches and oral…