CL22838 Life Safety Systems Technician Maintenance

Position #22838:Life Safety Systems Technician

Posting Dates:01/21/2026 - 01/27/2026 (Or Until Filled)

Location:Maintenance and Operations

Hours:8 Hours per Day 260 Days per Year Primarily Day Shift Limited Swing Shift As Needed

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Life Safety Systems Tech is responsible for the operation maintenance and installation of all District electronic Fire Security Master clock Signaling Intercom and other low voltage systems. They are also utilized for all Compliance and Safety protocols as they pertain to a school district. (i.e.: Confidence Testing Security Systems Fire and Life Safety Systems Elevators Hood Suppression etc.)

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire if applicable.
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
5. Must pass a basic skills test.
6. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
7. Must pass a background check which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Applicant must possess a Washington State Limited Energy Electricians Certificate.
2. Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience in the past five years as a journey level Systems Technician in facility construction maintenance and/or experience skill and ability may be substituted at the Kennewick School Districts discretion.
3. Extensive hands on experience with limited energy systems.
4. Demonstrate the high degree of skill and knowledge expected of a journey level trades worker in the responsibilities listed under the headings Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Requirements Physical Demands and Work Environment.
5. Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License with a clear driving will be required to provide a current abstract of their driving record.
6. Willingness to comply with district board policies and established programs.
7. Evidence of ability to operate computers and a Computerized Maintenance Management System. (CMMS)
8. Evidence of ability to be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
9. The ability to assess and correct issues involving safety; read and interpret plans construction drawings and blueprints.
10. Show a history of dependability and punctuality along with positive evaluations and recommendations.
11. Evidence of ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet the districts needs and deadlines.
12. Evidence of ability to determine the scope of work and materials needed and make cost estimates for projects.
13. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful cooperative and effective relationship with fellow employees shop lead persons district staff and administrators.
14. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner working toward the common goal of teamwork pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
15. Physically able to do the required work including: sustained lifting of more than 20 lbs. squatting bending stooping carrying climbing of ladders and other functions that are physically difficult and demanding.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Experience working with the S-2 access control system.
2. Experience working with Rauland manufactured components.
3. Experience working with Exaqvision surveillance systems.
4. Experience working with Simplex Gamewell and DMP panels.
5. Experience working with the TCU series intercom systems.
6. NICET II Fire Systems Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform preventative maintenance cleaning adjusting repairing and/or rebuilding/restoring of all fire alarm security communication/intercom and camera systems.
2. Route and/or connect low voltage cable and wire as needed/assigned to support portable security fire intercom systems.
3. Route and/or connect computer networking wires and cables as required/assigned.
4. Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on all low voltage building components as required.
5. Work with Building and Grounds manager vendors and other KSD staff as required to ensure required annual Compliance testing is performed and recorded.
6. Work closely with and communicate with shop lead persons Facilities Staff the Buildings and Grounds Manager Principals and customers in the buildings and assorted vendors and contractors.
7. Report problem areas and safety hazards in or on school facilities.
8. Provide assistance to and/or coordinate with other employees and trades in order to accomplish the highest possible quality and quantity of work in the least amount of time without causing undue hardship for other craftsmen or shops.
9. Submit finished work orders promptly; complete with all hours worked and related costs.
10. Enter time and materials into electronic work order system.
11. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures including regular attendance and punctuality.
12. Assist in the creation and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance system.
13. Generates work orders for preventative maintenance and other needed work.
14. Performs other related jobs and duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret business periodicals professional journals or technical manuals and procedures. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals representing managers customers and the general public.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages discounts proportions area circumference and volume.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in diagram form. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is sometimes required to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand walk climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• Senses: The employee is often required to listen to slight variations in pitch amplitude and frequency. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person over the telephone and by using the district radio communications system. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals extreme cold extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be loud and require hearing protection.

Kennewick School Districts Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:Dr. Thomas Brillhart- ()

Section 504 Title IX:BJ Wilson - ()

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits visit School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified/Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^thAvenue

Kennewick WA 99336

Required Experience:

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