Facilities Technician - Fire Safety Systems (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a skilled technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain digital, analog, and security electronic equipment to the component level. Ensures fire safety devices function and comply with codes and policies; coordinates with other shops, building engineers, and subcontractors.

Minimum requirements include four years’ experience in maintenance of electronic systems including fire alarm or security systems; completion of recognized training or

Qualifications

• Four (4) years’ experience in maintenance and repair of digital and analog electronic systems, including fire alarm or security systems.
• Completed recognized training or apprenticeship program in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and the ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Electrical maintenance

English communication

Education

NICET Level I Certification

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification

Apprenticeship program completion

Job description

SUMMARY

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of digital, analog, and security electronic equipment, to the component level. Ensures that district fire safety devices are functional and operating in compliance with codes, laws, and policies. Coordinates activities of other trade shops, building engineers and subcontractors as needed.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of digital and analog electronic systems, to include fire alarm or security systems, card access systems, or intercom systems
• Completion of a recognized training or apprenticeship program in the field
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical examination and75lb. lift test
• Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years of Supervisory Experience
• Certified Fire Alarm or Sprinkler ITM Specialist for Facility Managers
• Completion of a recognized training or apprenticeship program in assigned field to include:
• • NICET Level I Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification or equivalent

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: School Safety - St. Mary's and Grande area

Classification: Blue Collar

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.