Alarm Technician II
About The Position
The Alarm Technician II works for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville’s Alarm & Life Safety Shop. The position installs access control systems, including CCTV and card access, in campus buildings; installs electrical wiring for security and fire alarm systems; pulls wire and cable; helps maintain the campus card-access database; and troubleshoots electrical problems involving security and fire alarm systems, card access, and CCTV. After-hours and on-call emergency work is required. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, along with the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships. This is a regular position in skilled crafts and trades. Salary is $63,138.50–$70,154, commensurate with education and experience. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check, motor vehicle reports check, sex offender registry check, and substance abuse testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent formal education.
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
- Seven or more years of experience in fire alarm systems, including alarm and detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent-releasing suppression systems.
- Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and IT networking.
- Valid driver license in good standing.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more skilled trades.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to one or more skilled trades.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings.
- Skill in the use and care of tools and machinery used in one or more skilled trades.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
- Knowledge and use of a CMMS/work order management system and associated mobile platforms, if applicable.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products, such as email and spreadsheets.
- Advanced knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and IT networking, or issues related to these areas.
Nice To Haves
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II Certification.
- Journeyman Electrician License.
- Experience with low voltage.
- Experience installing access controls.
- Leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Install access control systems, including CCTV and card access, in campus buildings.
- Install electrical wiring for security and fire alarm systems in campus buildings.
- Pull wire and cable.
- Help maintain the card-access database for campus buildings.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems with security and fire alarm systems, card access, and CCTV.
- Respond to after-hours and on-call emergencies.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff or apprentices.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
- 12 official holidays.
- Immediate leave accrual.
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
