Fire Safety Electronics Technician

Fire Safety Electronics Technician I – The University of Texas at Austin

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• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  To Be Determined at Offer
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Ongoing
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue
• Location:
  
  AUSTIN, TX

To provide journey level skilled work associated with building fire alarm systems.

• Performs journey level skilled work in the maintenance and operation of fire alarm systems in campus buildings. Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on detection and alarm systems. Performs and/or assists with fire alarm systems inspections. Assists with fire sprinkler inspections when required. Assists with repair, replacement, upgrade and remodel of fire alarm systems. Assists with fire alarm system commissioning.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors and team members up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.
• Performs work from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work. Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keeps accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.
• Supports outages, coordinates and works with contractors and other entities and responds and gives guidance to emergency personnel. Participates in the on‑call program.
• Keeps up to date on all code changes, testing procedures and product knowledge.
• Performs organizing and cleaning tasks to keep work areas safe and efficient. Cleans and keeps mechanical equipment and rooms organized.
• Assists other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in journey level inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems or electronic equipment, systems, and components. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Associate Degree or equivalent in related technical field. More than three years of experience in maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems. Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment. NICET Level I certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or other related fields. Successful completion of the Campus Planning and Facilities Management Leader Development program.

$40,047 + depending on qualifications.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving (may require up to 50lbs; often…