Fire Safety Electronics Technician I

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

143d • $40,047

About The Position

Join the Facilities Operations and Maintenance team, a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew providing outstanding service for Facilities Services and to the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams provide a comprehensive array of qualified services, backed by our licensed and certified technicians, to this end, we offer opportunities for continuing education, as well as various stipends for additional trade licenses. Our team of trained trade experts are well-matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory or our iconic Tower. Our goal is to self-identify operations and maintenance issues long before our clients realize a repair is needed and take a thoughtful approach to using their resources, structuring processes, and providing the best client service and use of university resources. This goal comes from our sense of ownership and pride in our work. With this approach in mind, the team is organized into a zone-based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of experience in journey level inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems or electronic equipment, systems, and components.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or equivalent in related technical field.
• More than three years of experience in maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Experience at the University of Texas or in a university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
• NICET Level I certification or higher in Fire Alarm Systems or other related fields.
• Successful completion of the Campus Planning and Facilities Management Leader Development program.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey level skilled work in the maintenance and operation of fire alarm systems in campus buildings.
• Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on detection and alarm systems.
• Performs and/or assists with fire alarm systems inspections.
• Assists with fire sprinkler inspections when required.
• Assists with repair, replacement, upgrade and remodel of fire alarm systems.
• Assists with fire alarm system commissioning.
• Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors and team members up to date on daily work order status.
• Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work.
• Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports.
• Keeps accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.
• Supports outages, coordinates and works with contractors and other entities.
• Participates in the on-call program.
• Keeps up to date on all code changes, testing procedures and product knowledge.
• Performs organizing and cleaning tasks to keep work areas safe and efficient.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees