Life Safety System Technician

University of Denver•Denver, CO

13d•$26 - $30

About The Position

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Energy, Sustainability, and Utilities in the Department of Facilities Management, the Life Safety Systems Technician position is a non-exempt (hourly) position that provides technology solutions and support for campus life safety and security systems. This position supports fire alarm systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, and access control systems. The position is responsible for annual inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 regulations and compliance requirements by the City and County of Denver. The support requirements for the access control system are limited to the hardware component but may involve utilizing relevant software for hardware maintenance. The position requires the employee to maintain a working relationship with other service Departments (i.e., IT@DU, Telephone Services, Campus Safety, etc.). The position requires the employee to work on-call for emergencies on a 24/7 basis on a rotating schedule with a response to the campus on emergency callouts within a designated period after notification. The position requires the employee to maintain a clean driving record in accordance with the University of Denver driving policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of progressive experience and/or education equivalent fire alarm system installation and maintenance.
Denver Fire Department Fire Alarm Journeyman Installers License.
Previous experience as an installer and/or service technician of low-voltage electronic systems (i.e., intrusion alarm systems, card access systems, and CCTV).
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and be insurable under University guidelines or obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within the required time frame.
Must pass a complete background check, including criminal and motor vehicle reports and employment and education verification.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen administered by a university-approved facility.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret blueprints/construction diagrams, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write and produce reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to client, manager, or customer questions.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and calculate basic mathematical formulas, construction cost bids, and other similar types of technical documents or governmental regulations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization may exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, graphical, or numerical form.
Ability to self-direct own work and capable of effectively coordinating the work of others, e.g., contractors.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.
Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs and complex organizations.
Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations.
Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
4+ of progressive experience or educational equivalent with CCTV, card access, and intrusion/fire alarm system installation and maintenance.
Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I and II and Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I certified.
Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I and II.
Has a working familiarity of the following fire alarm systems: Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, EST
Has a working familiarity of the following systems: Avigilon VMS, DSC intrusion, C-Cure 9000 access control, Persona, Traka
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Ability to deal with customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the maintenance, programming, and repair of electronic life safety campus systems as required.
Monitors fire alarm system daily for problems and issues.
Coordinate/oversee annual testing and inspection of the Fire Alarm systems on campus.
Creates and maintains records of each fire alarm account.
Assists in coordinating installation and/or integration of all new fire alarm systems.
Provide daily monitoring of fire alarm systems for maintenance or operational problems.
Initiate and complete corrective action as required and maintain records of same.
Facilitate training for other personnel on troubleshooting fire alarm problems and operating new fire alarm systems.
May serve as project manager to oversee contractor’s installation of new systems and upgrades.
Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.
Supports Lead Life Safety Systems Technician.
Performs other duties as assigned.