Job Title: Maintenance Engineer III (Fire Alarm Technician) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Maintenance Lead Pay Grade: Aux Grade 8
Dept./School: Facility Services Department Date Revised: 09/2013
Primary Purpose:
Under general supervision, maintain and repair Fire Alarm systems and their components district wide such as fire alarm panel, primary/secondary power supply, initiating devices, sensors, notification devices and building safety interfaces.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Texas Fire Alarm Technician License
Valid Texas Drivers License
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of latest fire system repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
Knowledge of installing, repairing and operating building fire alarm systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
Ability to use hand and power tools
Meet minimum physical requirements (pre-employment examination required).
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written
Experience:
Five years’ experience in electronics/alarms field
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Determines the cost and type of materials needed for fire alarm system projects.
2. Conducts project review and planning.
3. Troubleshoots and repairs wire circuits including distribution panels, sensors, initiating devices, power supplies and notification devices.
4. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains fire alarm systems control circuits for initiating and notification devices..
5. Enter and complete work orders as requested.
6. Responsible for safe condition of assigned facilities.
7. Must have regular and consistent attendance.
8. Participate in meetings and staff development as designed by district staff.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Electrical measurement devices (multimeter, circuit tracer, etc.), power tools (drill, saw, etc.) hand tools,), shop tools (band saw, table saw), ladders, and lifts.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Exposure to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects or vehicles.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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