Fire Safety Electronics Technician I

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,042 - 44,051; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Free access to university libraries

Job summary

A prominent educational institution located in Austin, TX is seeking a Fire Safety Electronics Technician I to perform journey-level work in the maintenance and operation of fire alarm systems. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, have at least three years of relevant experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $40,047 and includes various health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in journey level inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems or electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• NICET Level I certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or other related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of fire alarm systems.
• Provides timely customer service and keeps team updated.
• Generates material lists and maintains accurate documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Fire Safety Electronics Technician I – The University of Texas at Austin

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Job Details

• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
• Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: AUSTIN, TX

Purpose

To provide journey level skilled work associated with building fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey level skilled work in the maintenance and operation of fire alarm systems in campus buildings. Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on detection and alarm systems. Performs and/or assists with fire alarm systems inspections. Assists with fire sprinkler inspections when required. Assists with repair, replacement, upgrade and remodel of fire alarm systems. Assists with fire alarm system commissioning.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors and team members up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
• Performs work from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work. Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keeps accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.
• Supports outages, coordinates and works with contractors and other entities and responds and gives guidance to emergency personnel. Participates in the on‑call program.
• Keeps up to date on all code changes, testing procedures and product knowledge.
• Performs organizing and cleaning tasks to keep work areas safe and efficient. Cleans and keeps mechanical equipment and rooms organized.
• Assists other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in journey level inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems or electronic equipment, systems, and components. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree or equivalent in related technical field. More than three years of experience in maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems. Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. NICET Level I certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or other related fields. Successful completion of the Campus Planning and Facilities Management Leader Development program.

Salary Range

$40,047 + depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving (may require up to 50lbs; often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend)

Additional Working Conditions

• This position and associated job duties have been designated as essential during extraordinary and emergency situations when the university is closed. Essential personnel must maintain contact with their supervisor and report to work as regularly scheduled unless directed otherwise.
• Required to operate an electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, or laptop/desktop computer to perform and fulfill time reporting and work management requirements.
• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
• May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
• May drive University vehicles. If driving University vehicles, must maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• Participate in on‑call program.

Work Shift

40 hours a week, five 8‑hour days, or possibly four 10‑hour days with schedule to be determined with supervisor. Some overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays possible.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for Applicants

For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

For current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left‑hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197.

E‑Verify Poster

• E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) …

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function / Industries

Higher Education