Fire Alarm System Technician

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

This position maintains and repairs the fire alarm systems and pneumatic tube system serving UAMS medical, educational, and research facilities. These systems are important to the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of patients, students, and employees. The technician also assists with facility-related problems and emergencies on the UAMS Campus.

Employees are expected to treat others with dignity and respect, communicate complete and unbiased information, participate in institutional initiatives, and collaborate in policy and program development and implementation. Duties are performed in accordance with UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care: Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; a technical degree in electronics or a similar field may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Five years of fire alarm maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than 12 points on the Motor Vehicle Record.
• NICET Level 1 Certification.
• State of Arkansas Alarm Systems Technician License.
• Intermediate computer program proficiency.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA and experience with various fire alarm manufacturers.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in electronics or a similar field.
• More than 10 years of fire alarm maintenance experience.
• NICET Level 2, 3, or 4 Certification.
• Arkansas Journeyman Electrical License.
• Swiss log Certificate of Training for Pneumatic Tube Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fire alarm systems serving UAMS campus facilities.
• Maintain and repair the pneumatic tube system serving UAMS campus facilities.
• Assist with facility-related problems and emergencies on the UAMS Campus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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