Facilities Equipment Technician II – Fire Alarm Systems

Description/Duties

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) vacancy in the Fire Alarm assignment with the Facilities Management Department. The first review of applications will be on Monday, December 22, 2025, and weekly thereafter.

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.

A Facilities Equipment Technician II is responsible for performing skilled work in fire alarm systems and related equipment in City buildings. Employees perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in installing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm systems. This assignment installs, repairs, troubleshoots and maintains a variety of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with local and national codes. Conducts regular inspections and testing of fire alarm systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Diagnoses and repairs system malfunctions – covering wiring, panels, detectors, switches, and notification devices. Conducts annual and periodic device testing; documents result and maintains compliance records. Responds promptly to service calls and emergencies to resolve fire alarm issues. In addition, this classification is responsible for independently planning and completing large maintenance projects which includes developing a scope of work, obtaining proposals, securing funding, awarding the project, following through to a successful completion, and documenting.

This position may also 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. This class performs 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. Additionally, the Facilities Equipment Technician II is expected to demonstrate a greater specialized knowledge and work independently by prioritizing their time, utilizing problem solving methods, and demonstrating good judgment and a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

An employee in this class will be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties). Responsibilities require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. A Facilities Equipment Technician II is subject to stand‑by duty and 24‑hour call‑out. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.

This class is FLSA nonexempt.

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum qualifications required include 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 and a valid NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II (or higher) certification.

Due to the required access to all City buildings for this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment to allow escorted access to police facilities. Substance Abuse Testing:
Individuals will be subject to pre‑employment or pre‑placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable qualifications include considerable experience with Computer Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) software and energy management systems. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

02

Please describe your journey‑level experience in commercial fire alarm systems, including names of all employer(s). Ensure to also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Level II certification or higher? If yes, please provide your certification details on your application. Your information must be attached or detailed on your application. Applications that do not include certification information in full will be deemed ineligible.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with Computer Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) software and/or energy management systems?

• Yes
• No