Job Title:	Fire Alarm Technician	Wage/Hour Status:	Nonexempt
Reports To:	Electrical Supervisor	Pay Grade:
Dept./School:	Maintenance	Date Revised:	December 2006
Primary Purpose:
	Under general supervision, performs inspections and maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems for compliance with district policies/procedures and local, state, and federal regulations and standards to ensure the environmental health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Provides guidance and consultation to contractors, and other technical personnel regarding fire alarm and suppression systems, fire safety inspections, and other related issues.
Qualifications:
	Education/Certification:
	High School Diploma, preferred Valid Texas driver's license Texas State Fire alarm Technicians License, or NICET Level One certification, required
	Special Knowledge/Skills:
	Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and protocols. Experience in testing, maintenance and service of fire alarm systems Factory training and/or NICET certification, preferred
	Experience:
	One - three years in fire alarm system experience or installation
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
	Maintenance and Repair
	1. Maintain the automatic fire alarm and sprinkler systems. 2. Operate, test, and/or repair fire alarm and suppression systems. 3. Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel. 4. Perform safety inspections on fire alarm and suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA ,and other related safety standards. 5. Relate technical data and NFPA standards to contractor and oversee contractor work related to fire alarm and suppression systems. 6. Read and interpret blue prints and shop drawings related to fire alarm and suppression systems. 7. Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. 8. Communicate technical information to contractors, clients, and non-technical personnel. 9. Investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. 10. Stay current on the technology developments/trends in area of expertise.
	Safety
	11. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. 12. Assist in ensuring that equipment is in safe operating condition. 13. Respond to emergency calls at anytime.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	None.
Equipment Used:
	Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; soldering equipment; sewer rooter. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Work may involve a flexible schedule based on work load, and task schedules. Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Exposure to extreme temperatures inside and outside, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Frequent district wide travel.