Life Safety Technician - Public Facilities

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Life Safety Technician to oversee installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, repair and compliance of life safety systems and components. The role involves assisting in design for new construction and reviewing plans with contractors and elected officials.

You will install, test, configure, troubleshoot and repair fire and security alarm components, perform routine and preventative maintenance, manage vendors and equipment inventory, and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) license required OR must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, testing, maintenance, repair and compliance of life safety systems and components.
• Help design systems for new construction; review plans with contractors and elected officials.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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