Electric, Fire, and Security Tech; Electrical Specialist

Overview

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA). Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and inspects smoke and fire suppression systems (nitrogen and dry systems) fire alarm systems (addressable and non-addressable), video distribution systems, security and access control systems, and other low voltage systems using hand/power tools, and specialized tools and equipment.
• Installs and repairs new and existing security, fire, access control and similar equipment to determine if equipment is in good condition.
• Requests parts, materials, and supplies.
• Manipulates IP addresses, and has functional knowledge of Camera software and Ademco Software.
• Possess knowledge of different systems (Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Ademco, Fire-Lite).
• Troubleshoots miscellaneous electrical systems including but not limited to Verdin Clocks, emergency Warning Sirens, etc.

• Installs pathways and spaces for installation of low voltage wiring. Installs, terminates, and tests wires and cables, both copper and fiber-optic. Installs, tests, and troubleshoots cabling systems. Installs communications and sound distribution systems. Installs prefabricated systems, such as controllers, dimming systems, life/safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Performs testing, analysis, and repair of video, voice, and data systems.
• Utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner as well as following all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reviews and makes applicable recommendations to drawings, blueprints, and construction specifications.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Orders replacement parts and components as needed.
• Provides documentation as required for field work and assignments.
• Assists in providing work estimates on assigned projects.
• Available for emergency call-outs and overtime as required.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 5 years of verifiable journey-level experience OR Associate's degree and 2 years of verifiable journey level experience

• Preferred: 5 years verifiable journey level experience

• Required:
  
  Valid driver s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Required to have necessary tools to perform work. Equipment utilized:
  Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools and specialized equipment
• May be required to acquire and maintain a material-specific…