Senior Fire Systems Technician

Job Description - Senior Fire Systems Technician (252750)

252750

Universal

Full-time

Work Schedule:

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST Mon-Fri, some on-call and overtime

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary: $35.00/hour (targeted)

Benefits:
Yes

Located within Facilities Management, the Senior Fire Systems Technician provides a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and guests on the University Campus by maintaining fire protection systems throughout the campus.

• Maintains, diagnoses, and conducts minor repairs to electronic fire detection, alarm, and control systems in all campus buildings.
• Assists in coordinating with outside fire alarm and sprinkler contractors to install fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Conducts mandated inspections and repairs.
• Conducts tests, inspects and acts as lead technician over technicians and will be required to give training, direction, job duties, and monitor the work performed by other technicians in shop.
• Prepares systems for a walk-test during remodel projects and final testing.
• Prepares fire alarm systems during fire pumps weekly and monthly fire pump churn tests.
• Programs systems to control auxiliary functions.
• Oversees and assists on all inspections performed by outside contractors.
• Verifies program integrity and readiness.
• Make necessary changes to systems to comply with standards set by fire systems shop.
• Evaluates, diagnoses, and troubleshoots system equipment and requires servicing.
• Identifies and reports all system discrepancies found during inspections, identifies code and non-conformance issues as well as system upgrade opportunities with supervisor.
• Acts as field contact for all fire alarm and sprinkler contractors and help organize work by communicating with supervisor.
• Recommends to management any field pricing of repairs.
• Performs minor fire alarm discrepancy repairs, replacement, standard maintenance, and programming for items identified during testing and inspections.
• Responds to emergency service in order to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Documents and files all service activities and enters time worked daily through appropriate reporting tools.
• Communicates systems performance to management.
• Participates in On-Call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for emergency service calls for fire system and fire sprinkler systems.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and product manuals to properly program and verify the installation of new systems.
• Always be on guard for potential fire safety risks and take notice of any hazards that may affect fire systems performance.
• Keeps up-to-date technically by attending workshops and classes as well as reading current technical manuals.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Education and Experience
:
High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Certificate, AND: 60 months in the installation and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems both conventional and addressable.

• Advanced knowledge of diagnostic tools, such as ohmmeters, VOMs, and manufacturers; software, to confirm power-up and operation of system components.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and product manuals.
• Ability to identify problems and discuss solutions with management.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in PC applications and Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License to drive University vehicle or ability to obtain an Oklahoma Driver's License within 30 days of hire date.

• Must be able to work in sitting position.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
• Frequently walks, stands, and stoops.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Standard office work environment.
• May be designated as an "essential position" during emergency closures.
• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

• NICET Certification

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