Life Safety Technician - Public Facilities

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County, Texas is seeking a Life Safety Technician to oversee installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and compliance of life safety systems across facilities. This role involves designing systems for new construction, reviewing plans and coordinating with contractors and elected officials.

The position requires the ability to install, test, configure and repair fire and security alarm components, plus routine maintenance and vendor management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year in a related field with Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) license or 3 years with no license; license must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and compliance of life safety systems.
• Design systems for new construction, review plans, meet with contractors and officials.
• Install, test, configure, troubleshoot and repair fire and security alarm components.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on life safety equipment and oversee testing.
• Manage vendors, inventory, installation work and warranty activities.
• Review drawings for new construction/remodels concerning fire safety systems.
• Escort vendors during installations, maintenance and repairs of life safety systems.
• Assist with low voltage system installations and maintenance.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and training on current technologies.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Safety systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Low voltage electronics

Job description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Life Safety Technician oversee the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and compliance of life safety systems, equipment, and their components. This position will also be responsible for helping design systems for new construction, reviewing plans, and meeting with contractors and elected officials.

Installs, tests, configures, troubleshoots and repairs fire and security alarm components.

Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on life safety equipment and devices and oversees local and federal system testing.

Manages vendors, equipment inventory, installation work, and warranty work.

Reviews drawings for new construction and remodel work concerning fire safety systems.

Escorts and oversees vendors performing installations, maintenance, and repairs of life safety systems.

Assist on low voltage system installations and maintenance.

Maintains licenses, certifications, and training of the most current technologies.

Consults with department heads, elected officials and architects in planning and installing equipment and attends other meetings, such as Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and departmental meetings.

Assists with specialized projects to integrate, repair, or update systems.

Maintains documents and files related to duties.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED required.

A minimum of one year of experience in a related field and a Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License required OR a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field and must obtain a Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License within 6 months of employment required.

Courses completed in low voltage electronics preferred.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

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