Fire Alarm Technician II
Job ID: 12154
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information
Hiring Department Environmental Health and Safety
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $41,046 Annually
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
A list of three references is strongly encouraged.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides, and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Installs, inspects, tests, repairs and maintains fire alarm systems and ensures that the systems comply with all applicable laws, and codes.
Essential Functions
Install, program, configure, maintain, trouble shoot, perform diagnostics, and repair of fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems.
Performs emergency services and schedules preventative maintenance and inspections on fire alarm panels with all of their peripheral devices (power supplies, wiring, and initiating and notification devices).
Analyze blueprints and plans from Planning and Construction for proper planning and design.
Estimates labor and material cost; reports the estimate to superior and work order initiator.
Maintain clean and safe workspace.
Coordinates with other trades and department supervisors on work projects and be able to lead them from beginning to end.
Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Must be available on an “On Call” basis.
Overtime may be required.
Has knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and be able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school within area of assigned responsibility.
and
Experience: Three (3) years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Fire Alarm Panels, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Codes, Networking Connections and Functions (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, rj45 pinout and protocols). Knowledge of Siemens DESIGO Building Automation Platform is a plus.
Five (5) years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include Steel Toe Electrical Hazard shoes, eye protection, ear protection, and back belt.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12154&PostingSeq=1
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