Electronic Technician - Fire Alarm Safety

Toronto District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto District School Board is seeking an Electronic Technician specializing in fire alarm safety, responsible for maintaining and upgrading electronic devices. The role requires specialized training and relevant experience, with a focus on ensuring safety and effective communication within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a legally valid, non-probationary driver’s license.
• Six months experience maintaining or repairing electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and upgrade electronic devices and systems.
• Follow safety regulations and requisition necessary materials.
• Communicate effectively with school staff.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Training

Education

Certification from an Institute of Technology

Eligible for registration as an Engineering Technologist (OACETT)

Completion of fire alarm inspection certification course

Job description

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$46.45 per hour

The Toronto District School Board invites applications for the following position(s) from members of the Maintenance and Construction Skilled Trades Council.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, the position will be part of a team of staff responsible for maintaining, repairing and upgrading new and existing electronics devices and systems.

The work will be scheduled by the Maintenance Team Leader and will normally be performed on the day shift.

Vacancy/Region: Effective:

• 1 Vacancy – Maintenance LC2 North (2NE) Immediate
• 1 Vacancy – Maintenance LC2 South (2SE) Immediate

Qualifications:

• Certification from an Institute of Technology and are eligible for registration as an Engineering Technologist (OACETT) or equivalent;
• Completion of a course (acceptable to the Fire Marshall) and is currently certified to perform annual fire alarm inspection, testing and repair.
• Six months experience maintaining or repairing various systems (ie: Public Address, Fire Alarm, Master Clock, Closed Circuit Video, Television Distribution, Local Area Network (LAN), and Security Systems);
• Must possess a legally valid, non-probationary driver’s license and maintain a driving record for which the TDSB insurance provider will extend coverage at all times.

Assets:

• Skilled Trades Ontario Certificate of Qualification: 309A Electrician Construction and Maintenance;
• Good written and oral communications;
• Health and Safety Training.

Duties/Requirements:

• Maintain, repair and upgrade new and existing electronics devices and systems;
• Carrying on work schedules as assigned by the Electronics Team Leader;
• Ensure appropriate safety regulations are followed;
• Requisition and expedite relevant materials;
• Communicate with school staff, other trades and caretakers;
• Specify material required for repairs, inspections and installations;
• Utilize computer for accessing and processing maintenance work orders and time sheets;
• Travel between sites and transportation of equipment (ie: operation of a personal or Board vehicle);
• Ability to be a self-starter, with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will be required to augment their operational expertise through training and mentoring on all TDSB electronic systems.

Notes:

• It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure his/her application is received prior to 4:30 pm on the closing date;
• A separate application must be submitted for each job posting;
• Applications should be submitted using the Unit E Job Application form;
• Applicants will not be acknowledged in writing. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone.

Applications:

• Are to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 23, 2025
• Received after the deadline will be considered late
• Should be submitted using only ONE of the following methods:
• Email to [e-mail] in MS Word or PDF format only due to printing capabilities
• Fax to [phone]

Information regarding accessibility to TDSB locations is available at:

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/AboutUs/employment/AccessibleSites.pdf

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and promotion practices. We strive to provide accommodation needs consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education, Education, and Education Administration Programs

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