Fire Alarm Control Technician

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

6d•$83,268 - $110,964•Onsite

About The Position

The Seattle campus has over 150 buildings with educational classrooms, office space, research laboratories, medical facilities, residence halls and public assembly occupancies. This work requires specialized skills and knowledge in high-rise and low-rise building fire detection/alarm systems and emergency communication systems.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year approved institution course as a Control Technician Trainee, or four years of applicable experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
Vocational or trade school training in control mechanisms may be substituted, year-for-year, for work experience up to a maximum of two years
Working knowledge of fire alarm regulatory requirements in NFPA 72 and the Seattle Fire Code
Must possess, or obtain within 60 days of employment, and maintain a valid Seattle Fire Department FA-1 Certification and successfully retest every three years as long as employed as a Fire Control Technician
Possession of a valid N.I.C.E.T. Level II license (or higher)
Must be skilled with Microsoft operating systems and software, to include Microsoft Word; willingness to learn Excel, Access, and Publisher
Must always have a valid Washington State Driver’s License, and must be able to operate Washington State owned vehicles
Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Nice To Haves

Conversant with Simplex 4100 family of fire alarm systems and the Simplex TrueSite networking system
Two-year Associates Degree in electronics, or equivalent
Five or more years of recent experience with a major fire alarm system contractor as a certified Fire Alarm Control Technician

Responsibilities

Routinely perform regulatory confidence testing on fire alarm and life safety systems in occupied research laboratories, medical facilities, residence halls, classrooms and other higher education facilities
Service, install, test, inspect, calibrate, commission, repair, troubleshoot, maintain and operate complex fire detection/alarm systems, life safety systems and other monitoring/control/signal/clock systems in University buildings that are routinely occupied and cannot be disturbed
Work varied shift hours and work overtime when assigned or called back for a facilities emergency
Collaborate with other University employees and contractors daily in a professional manner to resolve fire detection/alarm and life safety systems issues
Maintain and update fire detection/alarm and life safety testing documentation to reflect the current conditions
Follow safe work and housekeeping practices, comply with departmental and university policies, and comply with environmental and other regulations while performing duties
Perform other duties as assigned