Fire and Security System Specialist Job Plano area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Type:
Facility Services
- Para/Manual/Fire and Security System Specialist

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Facility Services Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Pay Grade: 49B (Salary based on experience)
Work Days: 261

Primary Purpose:

Process all aspects of Facility Services warehouse to include receiving, stocking and distribution of product under approved guidelines.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

Fire Alarm Technician License
High School Diploma/GED Valid Texas driver's license
Driving record that is insurable with Plano ISD's insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of fire, health and safety regulations
Ability to work with tools and a basic understanding of building maintenance
Knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain and repair fire protection systems. Fire sprinkler and fire extinguisher compliance understanding
Such alternatives to the above qualifications the Administration finds appropriate and acceptable
Leadership qualities that will set a positive role model in department. The practice of safe working habits for employees
Willingness to execute written employment contract with Plano ISD

Experience:

Five years of experience in a facility operations environment.
Minimum of five years' experience in fire alarms or other life safety field.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain district fire alarm systems in accordance with all fire codes, best practices and department processes
Maintain district fire suppression/sprinkler systems in accordance will all fire codes, best practices and department processes
Maintain district fire extinguishers in accordance with fire codes, best practices and department processes
Act as district representative for all fire marshal facility inspections by walking facilities with fire inspectors to record and report all deficiencies to ensure code compliance
Perform annual fire alarm inspections as required by the State, in accordance with applicable codes
Assist with annual fire sprinkler and fire line backflow inspections as required by the State, in accordance with applicable codes
Analyzes blue prints, schematics and drawings of fire alarm and fire suppression systems for determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems
Diagnoses causes of problems or failures in assigned systems for identifying equipment and/or system repair
Respond to emergencies during and after hours for resolving immediate safety concerns
Identifies catalogs and maintains an inventory of repair parts and materials necessary for the performance of assigned duties utilizing the District computerized inventory system
Maintains assigned vehicle, tools and test equipment for ensuring functionality and availability of equipment in the workplace
Implement and maintain a scheduled preventive maintenance program on the fire alarm and fire suppression systems
Fill out District forms and maintain electronic maintenance records
Maintain records of other compliance responsibilities such as fire sprinkle inspections, fire alarm inspections, fire extinguisher inspections and fire department inspections
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
Follow attendance policy as assigned by Manager
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Manager
Willingness to be on an on-call rotation to be determined

Equipment Used:

Computer, district vehicle, forklift, pallet jack, dolly and other material-handling equipment

Working Conditions:
Mental and Physical Demands/Environmental factors:

Frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all District facilities. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping and kneeling; possible lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds. Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

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