Facilities Equipment Technician II - Fire Alarm Systems

Overview

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) vacancy in the Fire Alarm assignment with the Facilities Management Department.

You must attach your NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II (or higher) certificate to your application. Applications that do not include information in full will be deemed ineligible.

The first review of applications will be on Monday, December 22, 2025, and weekly thereafter.

• Perform skilled work in fire alarm systems and related equipment in City buildings.
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with local and national codes.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing of fire alarm systems to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose and repair system malfunctions, including wiring, panels, detectors, switches, and notification devices.
• Perform annual and periodic device testing; document results and maintain compliance records.
• Respond promptly to service calls and emergencies to resolve fire alarm issues.
• Independently plan and complete large maintenance projects, including developing a scope of work, obtaining proposals, securing funding, awarding the project, following through to completion, and documenting outcomes.
• May act as a lead worker for Facilities Equipment Technician I or Trades Workers on various projects.
• Work assignments are varied and may be received verbally or in writing. Perform other related duties as required.

A Facilities Equipment Technician II is distinguished from a Facilities Equipment Technician I by the ability to independently plan, manage, and complete larger and more complex building maintenance projects. The II is expected to demonstrate greater specialized knowledge and work independently by prioritizing time, solving problems, and using good judgment with tact and diplomacy.

Employees will be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties). Responsibilities require initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. The position is subject to stand-by duty and 24-hour call-out. Employees must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the full job description for additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

• Considerable (3 - 5 years) commercial journey-level experience in the trade related to fire alarm systems.

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Must possess a valid National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Level II (or higher) certification.
• Due to access to City buildings, a conditional offer of employment requires passing a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the FBI before employment to allow escorted access to facilities.

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

• Considerable experience with Computer Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) software and energy management systems.