Fire Alarm & Safety Technician Assistant

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support fire alarm and sprinkler systems. You will assist with minor maintenance, repairs, testing and inspections, and ensure all fire extinguishers are checked and maintained across facilities.

The role requires reading plans, specifications and codes, safe handling of materials and tools, and cooperation with trades to keep fire safety equipment compliant and ready for use at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reading and interpreting plans and codes is beneficial.
• Experience with blueprints and schematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Inspect and check all types of fire extinguishers.
• Support trades by bypassing and acknowledging fire alarm panels and annunciators, and maintain/clean fire alarm devices.
• Ensure safe, competent, efficient, and timely performance of assigned tasks; use materials, supplies, tools and equipment properly.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Codes & specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support fire alarm and sprinkler systems. You will assist with minor maintenance, repairs, testing and inspections, and ensure all fire extinguishers are checked and maintained across facilities.

The role requires reading plans, specifications and codes, safe handling of materials and tools, and cooperation with trades to keep fire safety equipment compliant and ready for use at all times.