Alarm Technician II

Alarm Technician II Job Summary

The Alarm Technician II is responsible for installing access control systems in campus buildings (CCTV, card access, etc.), installing electrical wiring for security/fire alarm systems, pulling wire/cable, helping maintain the card‑access database, troubleshooting electrical problems with security/fire alarm systems, card access, and CCTV, and providing after‑hours/on‑call emergency support. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Type of Position:
Skilled Crafts and Trades

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land‑grant institution and one of the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. It works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach, fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity, discovery, and innovation.

The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The surrounding region hosts several Fortune 500 companies and has a strong economy. Northwest Arkansas is also known for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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• Install access control systems in campus buildings (CCTV, card access, etc.)
• Install electrical wiring for security/fire alarm systems
• Pull wire and cable
• Help maintain database for card access for campus buildings
• Troubleshoot electrical problems with security/fire alarm systems, card access, and CCTV
• Provide after‑hours/on‑call emergency support

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I Certification or ability to obtain within six months
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in fire alarm systems, including alarm and detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent‑releasing suppression systems
• Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and IT networking
• Valid driver license in good standing

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II Certification
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Experience with low‑voltage systems
• Experience with installation of access controls
• Leadership skills

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and work drawings
• Skill in the use and care of tools and machinery used in one or more of the skilled trades
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge and use of a CMMS/Work Order Management system and associated mobile platforms, if applicable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as email and spreadsheets
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff or apprentices
• Advance knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and IT networking or issues…