Automation Fire Alarm Specialist

Position Type:
Maintenance/Automation Fire Alarm Specialist

Date Posted:
4/14/2026

Location:
MAINTENANCE/CP&C
Bargaining Unit: Maintenance
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 10 hours per day/4 days per week
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: M-9, $35.27 to $40.32 per hour, DOE

The wage above reflects a 115% differential for market rate.

Job Summary
The Automation Fire Alarm Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of fire alarm systems within Anchorage School District facilities. The position reports to a department lead, while the workstation is subject to contract language concerning shift location/bids. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance.

This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.

A NICET level II maintenance certification.

An Alaska Level IB or higher fire system work permit within 180 days of hire.

The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

The following are preferred:

Working knowledge of federal, state, and municipal electrical, fire, and building codes.

Working experience of oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, transistor checkers, tube checkers, and power supplies.

Commercial building experience running conduit, reading schematics, and installing and maintaining all types of electronic equipment and systems.

A minimum of four years of experience within the past six years in the field of electronics with emphasis on fire alarm, DDC, and security system repair and maintenance. Work experience must evidence ability to perform tasks assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Performs maintenance and repair of alarm, security, and other electronic systems such as NAPCO and Infographics.

Performs maintenance and repair of commercial fire alarm systems and associated equipment such as pull stations, smoke detectors, fixed and rate of rise heat detectors, fire door closures, and sprinkler riser flow devices.

Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs various brands of commercial and industrial security systems and components.

Works from plans, prints, specifications, and established maintenance procedures completing estimates, electronic repairs, and installations of electronic equipment as required.

Routinely works at heights over 30 feet.

Writes reports as necessary.

Proficiently uses appropriate computer applications for assigned areas of responsibility.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, working cooperatively and within established safety procedures.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and…