JOB TITLE: Fire Alarm Technician

DUTY DAYS: 240 Days

PAY GRADE: N07

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance and record keeping of fire alarm systems;  responsible for maintenance, installation and repair of electrical systems

Qualifications:

      Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Texas State Journeyman Electrical License preferred 
• Have a valid Texas Driver’s License and meet and maintain insurance requirements of PISD
• Must be willing to acquire a Texas Class A commercial driver’s license
• Must pass drug test and physical and be part of a random drug testing program
• Must pass criminal history check

       Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Must be familiar with basic fire alarm system:  installation operation and maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, interpret instructions, prepare simple specifications
• Must hold State of Texas Fire Alarm License
• Must have working knowledge of computer systems in regards to email, time entry and work orders
• JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICAL LICENSE PREFERRED
• Minimum Experience:  Five years as a Journeyman Electrician preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Inspect, coordinate and oversee fire alarm additions and new installations, including sprinkler systems and maintains fire alarm and sprinkler systems;trains personnel on fire alarm use; keep accurate records of all activity pertaining to fire alarm systems in buildings
2. Coordinate inspections for hood system and fire extinguishers
3. Plans, lays out, installs and repairs fuse boxes, switch panels, electric controls, electrical wiring, and electrical fixtures as needed
4. Perform troubleshooting and repair of the electrical system of fire alarm systems, HVAC equipment, refrigeration, intercom systems and building electrical systems
5. Performs removal and replacement or repair of electrical equipment such as light switches, receptacles, defective wiring, light fixtures, generators, motors and motor starters as needed
6. Measures, cuts bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as hack saws, pipe threaders and conduit benders
7. Completes preventive maintenance inspections of equipment as assigned
8. Determines general scope of repairs needed: orders and installs materials and parts; tests continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using standard instruments
9. Participates in the installation of new or modified fire alarm and electrical work as directed; completes work orders and turns in to supervisor upon completion of job
10. Complete work order assignments related or unrelated to electrical work as directed
11. Respond to occasional after hour emergencies
12. Perform other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Electrical Test Equipment
• Hand tools and power tools of the trade
• Personnel & material lifting equipment
• Ditching equipment
• Threading
• Pipe bending & wire pulling equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

     Physical Demands: 

     Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms, lift heavy items and dig

     ditches; must have full use of all faculties

     Environment: 

     Duties require working in dirty areas, as well as, outside in undesirable weather

     conditions;  exposure to wet and cold conditions;  exposure to noise and vibration,

     exposure to direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity;  occasionally works in

     a well lighted, air-conditioned building;  work environment includes electrical hazards

11/17/2020