Fire Alarm Technician II - (496068 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a Facilities Operations technician to maintain and service campus fire alarm systems. The role involves monitoring, inspecting, and repairing alarms, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with system testing to ensure safety compliance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with at least three years of related experience. Some education in trades may substitute for experience, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Education in lieu of experience may be considered.
• Specialized training in basic trades or related tech may be required.
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience.
• Education verification will be conducted on offer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect and service fire alarm systems on campus.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire alarm systems as needed.
• Install and relocate devices due to building remodeling.
• Participate in fire alarm testing and inspections.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the department.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Education in lieu of experience

Specialized training in basic trades

Three years of direct job-related experience

Education verification

Job description

Department: Facilities Operations forSSSalary: 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, 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.

Additional Posting Information:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• - Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.
• 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.