Life Safety Technician
Life Safety Technician
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05-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 52549 - 74585
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
Position Summary
A SIGN ON BONUS OF $4919 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $2459.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2459.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . This recruitment is for three 3 Electronics Specialist Journey positions. By applying you will be considered for all three 3 positions. Serves as a team member of the Life Safety/ElectronicsSpecialty Shop and supports the mission in the sections daily functions and responsibilities which include but are not limited to performing routine and preventive maintenance (PM) inspections on Life Safety Fire Detection and Suppression systems Security CCTV Equipment Monitoring Systems and other miscellaneous electronic systems and subsystems. Also installs and/or makes modifications to Life Safety fire detection and suppression systems Card Access Security CCTV and Equipment Monitoring Systems. Performs PMs and repairs on Life Safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications NFPA12A NFPA25 NFPA72 and the International Fire Code. Obtains and maintains licensure to legally perform inspections of these systems by the N.C. State Board of Examiners which also requires additional National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET certifications. Specific Life Safety system manufacturer certifications must also be obtained and maintained to perform any repairs or system modifications. The section currently maintains five different manufacturer system certifications.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Indepth training in electronic technology theory and the ability to apply such in a troubleshooting and repair application not restricted to the system and subsystem level but further into the circuit board component level. Indepth knowledge of various computer operating systems and programs to perform routine maintenance on all microprocessor based systems to achieve problem resolution. Ability to use laptop computers for system diagnostic interrogations troubleshooting programming; and the ability to configure different system peripheral printers for extraction of required system histories and sensitivity report generations. Indepth knowledge of NFPA NEC NCBC NCDOI NC SCO IFC and ADA codes rules and regulations to perform installations and upgrades of systems supported. Ability to use laptop computers and various computer operating systems and programs to perform system programming on all microprocessor based systems. Ability to apply specialized programming of security systems and equipment alarm systems to ensure system integrity and individual customer/departmental application needs are met. Ability to train end users on the proper utilization and operation of installed systems. Ability to interact directly and professionally with a diverse customer base. Recent experience in the Fire Alarm industry and indepth knowledge of and experience in programming service and repair of Fire Detection and Suppression systems including sprinkler (wet and dry) preaction and deluge systems standpipe fire pumps and chemical suppression systems Security CCTV Card Access systems and Proprietary Central Alarm Receiving Stations. Indepth knowledge of experience with and application of various codes and standards including but not limited to NFPALife Safety 101 NC Dept. of Insurance requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems NC Dept. of Insurance requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems and ADA requirements. Ability to provide support for BioSafety Level BSL 2 and 3 labs which requires a baseline blood draw and a physical. Entry into hot labs with an Environment Health & Safety escort required. Ability to wear respiratory protection receive annual medical certification and be fit tested and trained. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close. Required Licenses/Certifications: Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors; and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors. NICET Level II certifications in Inspection and Testing of WaterBased Systems and Fire Alarm Systems. Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Waterbased Systems Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners are required to gain licenses and certification within three 3 years of employment as a condition of continued employment. Individuals not holding NICET Level II Certification for Fire Alarm Systems are required to gain certification within four 4 years. NC Drivers License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Recent experience in the Fire Alarm industry. Factory certification by at least two 2 major fire alarms manufacturers in programming and operations of their systems. Experience in the review of various phases of building design in reference to life safety systems. Experience in conducting system operational testing inspections and commissioning in all aspects of Life Safety Systems. Experience working with state agencies such as: NCDOI NCDOL and NC SCO . Experience in prioritizing scheduling assigning and managing work load including service orders preventive maintenance programs emergency requests and backlog. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 4:00 p.m. 12:30 a.m.
A SIGN ON BONUS OF $4919 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $2459.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2459.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . This recruitment is for three 3 Electronics Specialist Journey positions. By applying you will be considered for all three 3 positions. Serves as a team member of the Life Safety/ElectronicsSpecialty Shop and supports the mission in the sections daily functions and responsibilities which include but are not limited to performing routine and preventive maintenance (PM) inspections on Life Safety Fire Detection and Suppression systems Security CCTV Equipment Monitoring Systems and other miscellaneous electronic systems and subsystems. Also installs and/or makes modifications to Life Safety fire detection and suppression systems Card Access Security CCTV and Equipment Monitoring Systems. Performs PMs and repairs on Life Safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications NFPA12A NFPA25 NFPA72 and the International Fire Code. Obtains and maintains licensure to legally perform inspections of these systems by the N.C. State Board of Examiners which also requires additional National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET certifications. Specific Life Safety system manufacturer certifications must also be obtained and maintained to perform any repairs or system modifications. The section currently maintains five different manufacturer system certifications.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Indepth training in electronic technology theory and the ability to apply such in a troubleshooting and repair application not restricted to the system and subsystem level but further into the circuit board component level. Indepth knowledge of various computer operating systems and programs to perform routine maintenance on all microprocessor based systems to achieve problem resolution. Ability to use laptop computers for system diagnostic interrogations troubleshooting programming; and the ability to configure different system peripheral printers for extraction of required system histories and sensitivity report generations. Indepth knowledge of NFPA NEC NCBC NCDOI NC SCO IFC and ADA codes rules and regulations to perform installations and upgrades of systems supported. Ability to use laptop computers and various computer operating systems and programs to perform system programming on all microprocessor based systems. Ability to apply specialized programming of security systems and equipment alarm systems to ensure system integrity and individual customer/departmental application needs are met. Ability to train end users on the proper utilization and operation of installed systems. Ability to interact directly and professionally with a diverse customer base. Recent experience in the Fire Alarm industry and indepth knowledge of and experience in programming service and repair of Fire Detection and Suppression systems including sprinkler (wet and dry) preaction and deluge systems standpipe fire pumps and chemical suppression systems Security CCTV Card Access systems and Proprietary Central Alarm Receiving Stations. Indepth knowledge of experience with and application of various codes and standards including but not limited to NFPALife Safety 101 NC Dept. of Insurance requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems NC Dept. of Insurance requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems and ADA requirements. Ability to provide support for BioSafety Level BSL 2 and 3 labs which requires a baseline blood draw and a physical. Entry into hot labs with an Environment Health & Safety escort required. Ability to wear respiratory protection receive annual medical certification and be fit tested and trained. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close. Required Licenses/Certifications: Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors; and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors. NICET Level II certifications in Inspection and Testing of WaterBased Systems and Fire Alarm Systems. Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Waterbased Systems Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners are required to gain licenses and certification within three 3 years of employment as a condition of continued employment. Individuals not holding NICET Level II Certification for Fire Alarm Systems are required to gain certification within four 4 years. NC Drivers License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Recent experience in the Fire Alarm industry. Factory certification by at least two 2 major fire alarms manufacturers in programming and operations of their systems. Experience in the review of various phases of building design in reference to life safety systems. Experience in conducting system operational testing inspections and commissioning in all aspects of Life Safety Systems. Experience working with state agencies such as: NCDOI NCDOL and NC SCO . Experience in prioritizing scheduling assigning and managing work load including service orders preventive maintenance programs emergency requests and backlog. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 4:00 p.m. 12:30 a.m.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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