Campus Fire Alarm & Security Technician

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal Time

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Exchange

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Fire Alarm & Security Systems Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and test low voltage life-safety equipment for campus facilities. The role includes emergency response, preventative maintenance, and project coordination with contractors to ensure code compliance and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or trade training, and a valid NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant trade training or apprenticeship.
• Two to five years’ experience in residential, commercial, or industrial fire alarm or security system maintenance.
• Ability to interpret electrical codes and safety standards.
• NICET certification or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair, and test low voltage life-safety systems and security equipment.
• Inspect and test addressable fire alarm panels, detectors, and notification devices.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors for system upgrades and ADA compliance.
• Respond to emergency work requests and routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance actions in CMMS and track test results.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Security systems

Electrical knowledge

Test equipment

Communication

Driver's license

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade school

Apprenticeship

NICET certification

Tools

Notifier fire alarm

LenelS2 security

CMMS software

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Fire Alarm & Security Systems Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and test low voltage life-safety equipment for campus facilities. The role includes emergency response, preventative maintenance, and project coordination with contractors to ensure code compliance and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or trade training, and a valid NYS driver's license.