Fire Alarm Specialist

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, this position performs journey level fire alarm testing, repairing, installing and programming of fire alarm systems and components within the buildings, grounds and structures of the University and other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level electrician skills similar to that acquired through the completion of an electrician’s apprenticeship program required.
• California State certified Fire Life Safety Technician required.
• Simplex certified training required (Campus standard, sole system) or Notifier certified training required within a year of hire date.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
• Extensive experience coordinating and performing annual and biannual fire alarm system inspections and testing in accordance with current NFPA 72 requirements.
• Skilled in installing, repairing, calibrating, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems and related components.
• Supporting campus fire protection programs, including fire extinguishers, fire-rated roll-up doors, smoke hatches, and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to train and supervise testing crews.
• Ensure proper operation of fire dampers, doors, elevator and HVAC fire alarm interlocks, and emergency notification systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Respond effectively to emergencies both during and outside normal work hours.
• Review renovation plans for code compliance.
• Provide technical recommendations as needed.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Oversee fire alarm shop operations.
• Safely work from ladders and lift equipment.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, repair practices, building codes, and safety regulations in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, programs, corrects deficiencies, updates and repairs fire alarm systems and components.
• Consults and works with other trades persons.
• Creates reports, maintains all required records of inspecting and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Informs Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Management, EH&S, and D&CS of deficiencies in existing systems and reviews plans for future renovations and construction.
• Assist with campus fire extinguisher program
• Assist with fire rated roll up doors, smoke hatches and fire suppression systems.
• Consults with AHJ and fire alarm manufacturer to maintain the fire alarm systems in accordance with the latest NFPA 72 regulations.

Benefits

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
• 14 paid holidays
• 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan
• Voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED