Primary Purpose
- Manages and maintains the district's life safety systems including trouble shooting, repair, monitoring, upgrading and installation of hardware as needed to maintain a condition of excellence in the district's facilities.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) Level 1 certification preferred.
- Must be able to pass criminal history and MVR driving record as required by CCISD
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to properly solder and replace components both on and off circuit boards
- Ability to understand operation of equipment
- Ability to read, follow and interpret schematic diagrams for equipment under test
- Ability to install cable and wiring in buildings
- Ability to test electrical/electronic components and devices
Experience
- Three years experience in fire alarm and safety systems
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for cleaning, repairing and maintaining fire alarm and life safety systems across the district.
- Responsible for coordinating outside vendors for required NFPA testing of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
- Train and demonstrate operation of systems to district staff to maintain safe environment.
- Maintain documentation log of all battery replacement and cleaning as required.
- Maintain schedule of required inspections and frequency for life safety systems.
- Maintain documentation of all work completed including inspection reports per site as needed.
- Coordinate inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems as per NFPA requirements.
- Coordinate inspection and testing of fire hood suppression systems as required.
- Coordinate inspection and testing of FM-200 suppression systems as required.
- Instruct building staff on proper operation/use of equipment.
- Interface with local authorities to test and verify existing systems when requests.
- Be available for after hour demands.
- Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
- Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
- Display proficient levels of technology applications.
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
- Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
- Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
Equipment Used
- Including but not limited to all types of electrical tools and diagnostic instruments
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
- Effective communication
- Concentration in assembly and repair of energized lines and equipment
- Ability to maintain emotional control at all times
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Inside and outside exposure to hot and cold temperatures
- Exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials
- Exposure to damaged electrical/electronic devices
- Working on ladders
- Slippery and uneven surfaces
Days in Contract: 230
Hours Worked: 8
Pay Grade: Aux 7 |