Fire Alarm Technician 2 - (496933 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Fire Alarm Maintenance Technician to perform daily maintenance of campus fire alarm systems, monitor and service equipment, and support testing and relocations during remodeling. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience, with specialized training in basic trades up to 18 months.

All positions at the UH System are security sensitive and subject to a background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Specialized training in basic trades or related area, up to 18 months beyond high school may be required.
• Minimum three years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect and service fire alarm systems on campus.
• Perform preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and repair fire alarm systems.
• Install and relocate devices on campus due to remodeling.
• Participate in fire alarm testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years related experience

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Department: PreventiveMaintenanceSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Performs daily maintenance of the university fire alarm system.Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, thisposition researches, works on, or has access to criticalinfrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security orintegrity of the University infrastructure. This position requirespersonnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or notcriminal history or continuous connections for the government orpolitical apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent theemployee from being able to maintain the security or integrity ofthe infrastructure.

• 1. Monitor, inspect and service fire alarm systems.
• 2. Performs preventative maintenance on all fire alarmsystems.
• 3. Troubleshoots problems and repairs fire alarm systems.
• 4. Installs and relocates devices on campus due to buildingremodeling.
• 5. Participates in fire alarm testing.
• 6. 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 ortrade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months ofeducation or training beyond the high school level. Vocationalcompetence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipmentmay be required. Education verification will be conducted uponacceptance of an employment offer.

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

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

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions.

Everyone is encouraged to apply.