Fire Alarm Specialist III - ESIII

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a campus technical authority for Notifier fire alarm networking systems, overseeing design, programming, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repair to ensure safety and compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and CSU standards.

You will lead technicians, coordinate complex fire safety projects, manage inspections and acceptance testing, and serve as a liaison with customers, project stakeholders, and fire authorities to uphold facility integrity.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience repairing, maintaining, installing, modifying, calibrating, inspecting Notifier fire alarm systems.
• NICET 3 certification and Notifier Factory Training certification must be attached to the application.
• Education and/or experience equal to three (3) years working on Notifier systems could satisfy the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out planned maintenance schedules to maximize fire network reliability per NFPA/ICC/FM Global standards.
• Generate reports of system conditions for shop records, EH&S, and future references.
• Communicate, schedule, and coordinate inspections and outages with customers, maintenance personnel, police, dispatch, and supervisor.
• Provide and/or assist with service and repair for university fire/life safety networking systems (panels, fiber, media converters, power supplies, etc.).
• Install, design, program, test and troubleshoot fire alarm panels, wiring and devices.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing per standards.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Project coordination

Communication skills

Leadership and training

Education

NICET Level III certification

Notifier Factory Training

Job description

Position Summary

Serves as the campus technical authority for fire alarm networking systems, specializing in the design, programming, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of NOTIFIER fire alarm and life safety systems. Ensures the reliability and compliance of fire alarm infrastructure through expert troubleshooting, inspections, acceptance testing, preventive maintenance, project coordination, cost estimating, and code compliance with NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and university standards. Provides leadership and technical guidance to technicians, manages complex fire safety projects and system upgrades, and serves as a key liaison between customers, project stakeholders (ie: Capital Construction or Remodel Construction Services) and local fire authorities to support the safety and operational integrity of university facilities. This will be a 8:30 am to 5:00 pm position. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2026.

Job Duties

Develop and carry out planned maintenance schedules and procedures to maximize fire network reliability per the NFPA, ICC, FM Global, and Facilities Services standards and policies. Generate reports of system conditions that will be utilized for: shop records, Environmental Health Services, future references, and others. Maintain building floor plans of network pathways and all components used to network fire systems. Communicate, schedule, and coordinate inspections and outages with customers, maintenance personnel, police department, dispatch, coworkers, and supervisor. Provide and/or assist with service and repair for university fire/life safety networking systems which include: fire panels, fiber optic pathways, media converters, power supplies, and other components that interface with the fire networking systems. Service and repair may include: battery replacements, device/component replacements, fiber optic termination, installation of new components to meet current codes and standards, repairs identified by inspections, troubleshooting networking pathways, and service calls. Install, design, program, test and troubleshoot fire alarm panels, wiring and associated devices. Provides guidance, training and direction to lower level technicians performing NFPA 72 testing and inspections. Performs programming and leads the startup and commissioning process. Perform initial acceptance testing and verification of fire alarm systems per NFPA, ICC, and Facilities Management standards and policies. Develop, institute, and keep up-to-date acceptance testing records.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check (required for new hires) Pre-employment Physical Driver's License Required Essential Services Designation Shift Work On-call Status In-person Minimum.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: Three (3) years of relevant experience repairing, performing maintenance, installing, modifying, calibrating, inspecting equipment within Notifier fire alarm systems. NICET 3 and Notifier Factory Training certification. *Please note, both certifications must be attached to the application.

OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years working on Notifier systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and Life Safety Codes
• Technical Expertise in Fire Alarm Programming and Troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Networking Infrastructure
• Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Skills
• Project Coordination and Communication Skills
• Technical Documentation and Recordkeeping Skills
• Leadership and Training Ability
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability
• Fiber optics training

Salary Range

$73,200 - $90,666

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

EEO

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