Fire Alarm Technician

2 months ago

Arlington, United States Arlington Independent School District Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 

  • Under general supervision, performs inspections and maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems for compliance with district policies/procedures and local, state, and federal regulations and standards to ensure the environmental health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 
  • Provides guidance and consultation to contractors, and other technical personnel regarding fire alarm and suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire safety inspections, and other related issues. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Valid Texas driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Texas State Fire Alarm Technicians license required 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and protocols
  • Experience in testing, maintenance and service of fire alarm systems
  • Factory training and/or NICET certification, preferred
  • Five years in fire alarm system experience or installation 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Maintain the automatic fire alarm and sprinkler systems
  • Operate, test, and/or repair fire alarm and suppression systems
  • Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
  • Perform safety inspections on fire alarm and suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and other related safety standards
  • Relate technical data and NFPA standards to contractor and oversee contractor work related to fire alarm and suppression systems
  • Read and interpret blue prints and shop drawings related to fire alarm and suppression systems
  • Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty
  • Communicate technical information to contractors, clients, and non-technical personnel
  • Investigate and analyze information to draw conclusions
  • Stay current on the technology developments/trends in area of expertise
  • Perform periodic reviews of fire extinguishers for proper operation and maintenance. Coordinate maintenance and repairs with assigned vendor
  • Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
  • Assist in ensuring that equipment is in safe operating condition
  • Respond to emergency calls at anytime 

EQUIPMENT USED:  

  • Hand and power tools; pipe bender; meters, etc.
  • Light truck or van.           

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • Work may involve a flexible schedule based on work load, and task schedules
  • Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures inside and outside, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
  • Frequent district wide travel

 

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