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Life Safety Compliance Technician
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 10/15/2026
POSTING NUMBER: 055360
LOCATION: Maintenance Department - 930
POSITION TITLE: Life Safety Compliance Technician
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision assist in the maintaining, repair, and service for the District’s Life/Safety equipment related to school facilities. Oversee subcontractors to meet specifications and schedules related to Life/Safety equipment maintenance, inspections, and installation throughout the District. Life/Safety equipment may include but not limited to Fire Alarms, Fire Sprinklers, Fire Backflow, Kitchen Hoods, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES)/Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA), 12/24-volt electronics such as; elevators, chair lifts, and other equipment related to low voltage technology. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all Life/Safety systems in District facilities. Maintain appropriate records keeping requirements as required by federal, state and local agencies.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain regulatory compliance in accordance with local fire codes.
- Assume responsibility for timely compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required to satisfy state and local codes.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to Life Safety Supervisor immediately.
- Assist in maintaining the shop, equipment, and tools to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Install, inspect, and replace fire extinguishers as needed.
- Install and repair fire extinguisher cabinets as needed.
- Escort Fire Marshal for inspections, and document findings as needed.
- Assist with kitchen hood inspections.
- Assist in fire alarms.
- Work with other departments as needed.
- Ability to maintain and service fire extinguisher, ansul hood systems, fire sprinkler, backflows and fire pumps.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed and be on-call/stand-by as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
- One (1) year of experience in Life Safety compliance or related field
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- Type B Portable Fire Extinguisher License or obtain within one (1) year of employment date
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to research information, organize data and develop plans and programs
- Working knowledge of fire suppression equipment
- Basic knowledge of fire codes, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, 17A, 25, 96 and the International Fire Code (IFC)
- Ability to communicate ideas and action
- Willing attitude and ability to learn
- Basic computer skills in database, word processor and spreadsheet applications
- Must be able to work at elevated heights on ladders or lifts up to 50 feet and access flat rooftops up to three (3) stories in height
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Multimeter, ohmmeter, soldering iron; hand and power tools (saw, drills, etc.); ladder, light truck or van
- Posture: Standing, kneeling/squatting, and bending/stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, and reaching
- Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 80 pounds)
- Environment: Work outside and inside around moving objects or vehicles, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders and scaffolding; exposure to dampness and humidity; frequent district-wide travel
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
SALARY:
PAY GRADE: AUX - 7 - Minimum hourly rate - $24.50