Fire Alarm Systems Technician, UC Public Safety

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Install, support, monitor, maintain, repair and test university fire alarm systems.

• Install, repair, replace, service and test various types of fire system components in accordance with applicable codes, standards and policies. Performs component‑level repairs or makes modifications of equipment. May perform some fabrication of parts.
• Monitor systems, participate in troubleshooting/problem determination and make repairs or refer problem to appropriate party.
• Inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance and provide appropriate documentation for maintenance activities. Monitor parts inventory and requests additional parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service on campus fire alarm systems and provide appropriate documentation for activities related to the campus fire alarm system operation.
• Act as emergency responder liaison during non‑business hour and during campus emergency closures.
• Designated as “Essential Personnel” you will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency campus closures. Work schedule (10 hour shift/4 days per week) currently rotates between day and night shifts between the hours of 0630 and 0200.
• Subject to being on call or called back to work. Required to work flexible hours and/or overtime during weekdays, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. May also be required to work large scale campus events such as commencement and/or athletic events.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Vocational or technical training or degree in electrical technology or related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Must have current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain/possess a current Ohio Fire License within one (1) year of employment.
• Must pass a complete background check and polygraph examination.

• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair fire alarm systems.
• Must be able to understand and interpret industry codes and standards. Specifically, NFPA 72 and Ohio Fire Code.
• Must be able to safely and effectively use general hand tools.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Crawling - Often
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often
• Shoveling - Seldom
• Outdoor Environment:
  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of…