Fire Alarm Technician 2

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily maintenance of the university fire alarm system on campus. This on-site role requires adherence to state security requirements and a commitment to safety and reliability.

You will monitor and service alarms, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair systems, install or relocate devices during remodeling, and participate in regular testing, with education verification and experience expectations as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.
• Security-sensitive position requiring criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect and service fire alarm systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoots problems and repairs fire alarm systems.
• Installs and relocates devices on campus due to building remodeling.
• Participates in fire alarm testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Department & Salary

Department: Preventive Maintenance

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Performs daily maintenance of the university fire alarm system. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• Monitor, inspect and service fire alarm systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoots problems and repairs fire alarm systems.
• Installs and relocates devices on campus due to building remodeling.
• Participates in fire alarm testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma Or GED Required

MQ: Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Requires a minimum of three (3) year of directly job-related experience

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.