Fire Alarm Safety Systems Technician

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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well‑being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive.

UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work‑life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.

Fire Alarm Safety Systems Technician Job Number
:
Category: Maintenance and Facilities
Location
:
Worcester, MA
Shift: Evening
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Facilities Mgt-Maintenance - W842012
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc
Num. Openings
: 1
Post Date
:
Nov. 12, 2025
Work Location
: 100% Onsite
Salary Minimum
: USD $60,465.60/Yr.
Salary Maximum
: USD $83,220.80/Yr.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or designee, the Safety System Technician installs, repairs, operates, tests, and modifies equipment used in supervised fire detection, notification and suppression systems throughout the University and off‑site facilities. Has responsibility to insure a fire‑safe environment, provide proper training to all facilities staff members, maintains test and repair records.

• Organize pertinent data and document work through the Facilities work order system.
• Maintain and inspect all portable fire extinguishers and fire related systems as scheduled.
• Generate reports and documentation of drills, testing and inspection activities.
• Install conduit, cabling and related devices for systems maintenance and expansion.
• Correct, modify, and revise drawings to reflect new installations and changes.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and other material as needed.
• Perform weekly, monthly, semi‑annual and annual maintenance and inspections on all fire‑related systems and equipment as the tests relate to NFPA and JCAHO requirements.
• Upgrade existing systems to newer technologies in a comprehensive manner.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower grade classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Massachusetts System Technicians License (Class “D”).
• 3 years experience working with computerized “intelligent” fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of central station fire alarm configuration and various automatic sprinkler systems.
• Normal visual acuity, manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 lbs., work from ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Fire Regulations (NFPA) and JCAHO Standards.
• Ability to travel to off‑site locations.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or designee

Functional supervision over technical, construction, or maintenance employees for assigned projects or tasks; ensures conformance with codes rules regulations and safety standards.

May perform work in all Medical Center facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders. Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas.

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the…