Life Safety Technician II

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Alarm Control Systems Technician to oversee the installation, modification, inspection, and maintenance of critical alarm systems. Candidates must have significant experience with fire alarm and generator systems, alongside a background in electronic technology. This full-time position requires strong technical skills and offers a structured work schedule.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience with fire alarm systems required.
• Strong aptitude working with electronic circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, and tests alarm and control systems.
• Maintains and repairs emergency generator power systems.
• Monitors, troubleshoots and inspects fire sprinkler shut off systems.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Electronic circuitry

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Technology

Job description

Under the general supervision of the electrical services supervisor, installs modifies, inspects, repairs, and tests assigned alarm and control systems. Performs electrical and electronic repairs to assigned systems and components. Systems supported include; fire pump, Freon detectors, HVAC controls, elevators, telecommunications, access control, fire alarms, duress and security alarms, and generators. Assist contractors with modifications and designs of alarm systems. Maintenance and repair including preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, and emergency repairs of alarm systems.50%

• Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and tests alarm systems and other assigned equipment.
• Installs magnetic fire door safety locks and associated circuitry.
• Troubleshoots and repairs elevator fire recall and shunt trip electrical systems.
• Monitors, troubleshoots and inspects fire sprinkler shut off and tamper proof valve systems.
• Design system integration, installs and maintains specialty alarms and other warning devices associated with physically and developmentally impaired students.

25%

• Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs all emergency generator power systems and associated equipment.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs emergency transfer switches associated with emergency generators. Inspects and maintains Uninterruptible power source (UPS) systems and battery back-ups associated with all University back-up power requirements.
  

20%

• Troubleshoots and repairs wiring and other circuitry for air conditioning, appliances, lighting systems including H.I.D. fluorescent, air field and theatrical.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair motor control circuits, motors, parking gates, hoist and commercial kitchen equipment.

5%

• Maintains comprehensive records utilizing computer program for all building alarm checks, supervisory panel checks, smoke detector replacement and cleaning schedules.
• Fills out daily log reports as needed.
• Maintains up to date fire and life safety code manuals.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Technology preferred.

• Completion of related trade school or related military experience may substitute on a 1 year for 1 year basis.

Experience:

• Four (4) years experience with fire alarm systems and generators as a seasoned trades person in an industrial or commercial setting required. Strong aptitude working with electronic circuitry.

Working Hours and Days:
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, occasional nights and weekends.