Program Clock and Fire Alarm Technician

San Bernardino City Unified School District; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retir

Job summary

San Bernardino City Unified School District in California is seeking a skilled technician to install, program, maintain, and repair master clocks, fire alarm panels, and related signaling equipment at district sites.

The role requires 2 years of experience with clocks or fire alarm systems, a high school diploma, and a valid California driver's license; work is performed on-site with district vehicles. The district offers non-exempt pay range and benefits include health and retirement.

Qualifications

• Twenty-four months of experience installing, maintaining, and programming master clocks and fire alarm systems, or performing journey-level electrical/electronics work.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair master clocks, fire alarm control panels, sensors, bell and buzzer systems, and related devices.
• Program bell schedules into master clocks.
• Test with volt-ohm meters and oscillators to locate malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and repair relays, PCBs, switches, gears, and power supplies.
• Pull wires for clock, fire, and signal system installations.
• Drive district vehicle to work sites.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clock systems installation

Fire alarm systems

Electrical/electronics work

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To perform skilled work in the installation, programming, maintenance and repair of program clock systems, fire alarm systems, bell and buzzer signal systems and solid state devices.

SUPERVISION

Positions in this classification are supervised by a designated supervisor at the assigned work site. Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installs, maintains and makes repairs to master clocks, secondary and other clocks, fire alarm control panels, heat and smoke sensors, bell and program devices, buzzer signal systems and related devices.
• Programs bell schedules into master clocks.
• Performs tests using volt-ohm meters and oscillators to isolate malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces relays, printed circuit boards, leaf and micro-switches, clock gears, cams and motors and power supplies using electrical and electronic hand tools, electrical power tools and calibration test fixtures.
• Tests and repairs impulse clock correction circuits.
• Pulls wire in existing conduits for installation of clock, fire, and signal systems.
• Drives District vehicle to and from work sites.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING

Any combination of twenty-four months of experience installing, maintaining, and programming master program clocks and fire alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, or performing journey-level electrical/electronics work.

-AND-

High school graduation or the equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS

• An appropriate, valid California driver's license. Must be presented upon offer of employment and maintained throughout employment in this position.

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

RECRUITMENT TYPE

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 41A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS

• Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

THE EXAMINATION

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the affirmative Action Office at [phone] as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: Continuous-subject to close any time.