Fire Protection Head Controls Technician

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive community

Retirement program

Job summary

Texas State University seeks a working technical lead for campus Fire Protection systems. You will coordinate, assign, and prioritize daily work for technicians, guide training, and support monitoring, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.

The role focuses on fire alarm/detection systems, EST systems, and water-based suppression, with formal supervision by the Supervisor. Must meet NFPA standards and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and prioritize daily Fire Protection work per Supervisor.
• Train and guide Controls Technicians I/II per NFPA standards.
• Coordinate with Fire Marshal/AHJ and contractors on inspections and repairs.
• Communicate clearly and provide technical direction.
• Factory certification in EST 3/4 or Edwards Fireworks training or 12+ months experience with the system.
• Prepare reports and documentation using MS Office.
• Read wiring diagrams, drawings, and system records.
• Review AiM records and deficiency follow-up.
• Prepare purchase requests and assist budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily Fire Protection tasks for technicians.
• Provide technical leadership and training to staff.
• Coordinate work with contractors and vendors.
• Support monitoring, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
• Collaborate with Fire Marshal/AHJ on inspections and deficiencies.
• Support design reviews, renovations, and system turnover.
• Assist with procurement, scopes, and budget tracking.
• Complete required training and participate in after-hours rotation.

Skills

Coordinate daily work

Train technicians

NFPA compliance knowledge

Effective communication

Report writing

Reading drawings/diagrams

Documentation

After-hours on-call readiness

Education

EST 3/EST 4 fire alarm certification

Tools

AiM work orders

AutoCAD

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Fire Protection Head Controls Technician

Posting Number: 2027073

Location: San Marcos

Department: Facilities Services

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $5,624 - $6,250

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to coordinate, assign, and prioritize daily work forassigned technicians in accordance with priorities established bythe Supervisor.
• Ability to guide and train Controls Technicians I and II ininstallation, maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repairof Fire Protection systems and Fireworks under applicable NFPAstandards.
• Ability to coordinate with the Fire Marshal/ AHJ andcontractors on inspections, repairs, upgrades, annual deficiencies,and project compliance with NFPA requirements and CampusConstruction Standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear technicaldirection.
• Factory Certified in EST 3 and/or EST 4 fire alarmsystems.
• Must have either attended and passed Factory Training byEdwards System Technologies for Fireworks, or have at least 12months experience working within the system.
• Available and willing to work rotating after-hours on-call dutyand complete assigned training by established deadlines.
• Ability to prepare reports, spreadsheets, technical summaries,and operational documentation using Microsoft Office or similarapplications.
• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams, system andinspection records, project documentation, and related technicalmaterials.
• Ability to review AiM work orders, inspection records,deficiencies, and corrective follow-up.
• Ability to prepare purchase requests, support procurement,review contractor scopes, and assist with budget tracking.
• Ability to work in equipment rooms, elevated areas, ladders,above-ceiling spaces, rooftops, and other building-systemlocations.
• Available and willing to work after-hours on-call duty, on arotating basis with other shop personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Fire Protection systems in a commercial,institutional, industrial, government, or similar largefacilities.
• Experience using computerized work order management systemssuch as AiM and serving as a senior or lead technician.
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals, scopes of work,estimates, and project documentation,
• Experience working with AutoCAD.
• Experience with all types of water-based fire suppressionsystems, supervisory signals, and related Fire Protectioninterfaces.

Job Description:

Serves as the working technical lead for campus Fire Protectionsystems. Coordinates, assigns, and prioritizes daily work forassigned technicians in accordance with priorities established bythe Supervisor. Guides and trains Controls Technicians I and II andsupports monitoring, response, inspection, testing, maintenance,and repair.

The primary focus is fire alarm and detection systems, EST systems,and Fireworks. The technical scope includes all types ofwater-based fire suppression systems. Formal personnel-managementauthority remains with the Supervisor.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate, assign, and prioritize daily Fire Protection workfor assigned technicians in accordance with priorities establishedby the Supervisor.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, guidance, and trainingto Controls Technicians I and II.
• Coordinate Fire Protection work performed by staff,contractors, and vendors.
• Support reliable monitoring, response, inspection, testing,maintenance, and repair operations; troubleshoot issues andescalate as needed.
• Coordinate with the Fire Marshal/AHJ and contractors oninspections, repairs, upgrades, project work, and correction ofdeficiencies.
• Support design reviews, renovations, projects, acceptancetesting, and system turnover.
• Support inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, andrepair of all types of water-based fire suppression systems,including supervisory signals and interfaces.
• Review AiM work orders, inspection and testing records,deficiency documentation, and corrective follow-up.
• Support purchase requests, procurement, contractor scopes, andbudget tracking for maintenance, repairs, software, equipment,services, and projects.
• Complete assigned technical, safety, compliance, andUniversity-required training by established deadlines.
• Participate in the regular rotation of after-hours on-callduties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 10/08/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices: Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in theUnited States. The University will not sponsor or assumesponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1Bemployment visa.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions