Fire Alarm Technician II

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Facilities Operations employee for the SS department to maintain and service the campus fire alarm system daily, ensuring safety and reliability across university facilities.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a minimum of three years of related experience, and specialized training in basic trades. It involves inspections, installations, relocation tasks, and participation in regular fire alarm testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Education verification will be conducted upon acceptance of an employment offer.
• 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.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) year of directly job-related experience.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Department:Facilities Operations for SS

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.

Additional Posting Information:

High School Diploma or GED Required

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

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.

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