Fire Safety Tech III; Fire Alarm Systems

fire safety tech iii (fire alarm systems) please see special instructions for more details.

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position information

posting date 12/22/2025

open until filled yes

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 level p

flsa status non‑exempt

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule: monday‑friday, 7.30am‑4.00pm; saturday/sunday off

location of position hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position? No

is this a grant funded position? No

position purpose

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.

description

required qualifications – education and yrs exp

high school plus 3+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

required qualifications – skills, knowledge and abilities

• high school graduate or equivalency
• must have at least four years of relevant experience.
• must have a valid driver license and be able to qualify under the terms of 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 have the knowledge to troubleshoot and make repairs.
• basic knowledge of the life safety codes.
• strong knowledge of testing systems.
• ability to use filling station to recharge extinguishers.
• knowledge of fire suppression systems such as fire sprinkler, tamper, flow switches etc.
• ability to follow detailed schematics and wiring diagram blueprints 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 the 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 such as signal generators and voltmeters, soldering irons, screw drivers, wiring tolls and similar.
• 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).
• must have the ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
• must be able to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement and have excellent problem‑solving skills.
• willingness to work overtime as required.

must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

• 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 training

preferred qualifications

department contact for recruitment inquiries

campus services hr

department contact phone number 603‑646‑3323

department contact for cover letter and title billy lyons, security & access control shop manager

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