Fire Safety Tech III; Fire Alarm Systems

position details

position information

• posting date: 12/22/2025
• closing date: open until filled
• position number: 1001098
• position title: fire safety tech iii (fire alarm systems)
• hiring range minimum: $35.69/hr
• hiring range maximum: $36.75/hr
• union type: seiu
• seiu level: p
• flsa status: non‑exempt
• employment category: regular full time
• scheduled months per year: 12
• scheduled hours per week: 40
• schedule: monday‑friday, 7:30 am‑4:00 pm; saturday/sunday off
• location: hanover, nh
• remote work eligibility: onsite only
• term position: no
• grant funded: no

the fire safety tech iii (fire alarm systems) must have skills and knowledge in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of life safety systems including fire sprinkler systems. Identifies fire alarm system problems, troubleshoots, and makes repairs. Performs a variety of tasks involved with testing, maintaining, installing, analyzing, and repairing all types of life safety systems. Maintains a working knowledge of fire suppression systems and kitchen hoods.

• high school plus 3+ years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• high school graduate or equivalency.
• at least four years of relevant experience.
• valid driver license and qualification under the dartmouth approved driver policy.
• ability to identify and install fire safety system parts.
• experience with fire safety systems; ability to identify fire alarm system problems and troubleshoot and make repairs.
• basic knowledge of life safety codes.
• strong knowledge of testing systems.
• ability to use filling station to recharge extinguishers.
• knowledge of fire suppression systems (e.g., fire sprinkler, tamper, flow switches).
• ability to follow detailed schematics and wiring diagrams on all equipment.
• extensive knowledge of testing systems.
• knowledge of av systems.
• knowledge of nfpa 10, 13, 25, 70, and 72.
• extensive knowledge of life safety codes.
• knowledge of and ability to apply all relevant local and national codes and safety regulations related to the installation, operation and maintenance of life safety systems.
• skill in the use of alarm system repair and testing tools and equipment (signal generators, voltmeters, soldering irons, screwdrivers, wiring tools).
• familiarity with detailed programming of fire safety systems.
• computer skills related to troubleshooting and programming fire alarm panels or reading pm work (bird dog inspection system/asario preferred).
• ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and have excellent problem‑solving skills.
• willingness to work overtime as required.
• strong customer service orientation.
• successfully completed required training: driver safety, electrical safety related work practices, lock‑out/tag‑out, respirator training, fit and physical examination, working in confined spaces, laboratory safety/hazardous waste management, asbestos awareness, blood borne pathogen.

• experience with av systems.
• experience with inst series programming.
• prior work with campus services or similar campus operations.

• regular testing and maintenance of fire alarm, annunciation and detection systems.
• assessment and troubleshooting of components and systems.
• aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• replaces defective wiring and fire alarm system parts such as pull stations, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, horns, and strobes.
• plans work and follows schematics, wiring diagrams, or blueprints on all equipment and systems.
• sets up and monitors public address systems for special events and other functions.
• tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of life safety systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• tests electronic and mechanical components; performs system testing and analysis to locate defects.
• uses filling station to recharge fire extinguishers.
• calibrates testing instruments.
• maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and inspections.
• supports red…