Life & Safety Systems Lead Technician

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a Life and Safety Technician to supervise the Life and Safety work unit, perform fire safety inspections, and oversee testing, maintenance, and certification of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and maintain detailed testing records.

The role involves coordinating repairs with vendors, developing preventive maintenance schedules, and providing technical support to staff across buildings in the

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from High School or GED and 5 years' experience in testing and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of testing, repair and certification of commercial building fire alarm and sprinkler systems; safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Life and Safety Technicians.
• Performs fire safety code inspections in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Inspects, tests, certifies fire alarm and life safety systems and oversees repairs.
• Inspects, tests, repairs and certifies fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.
• Maintains testing records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates vendor repair and maintenance services and escorts contractors and Fire Marshal representatives.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules for life and safety systems.
• Provides technical assistance to staff on life and safety systems operations.
• Prepares reports on unit activities and inspection responses.
• Works on projects in coordination with Life and Safety, Fire Marshal, and impacted offices.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Fire code inspections

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Bexar County is seeking a Life and Safety Technician to supervise the Life and Safety work unit, perform fire safety inspections, and oversee testing, maintenance, and certification of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and maintain detailed testing records.

The role involves coordinating repairs with vendors, developing preventive maintenance schedules, and providing technical support to staff across buildings in the