Maintenance - FIRE/ SECURITY/ LOW VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN (20402)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in Maintenance for a Fire Security Technician. This position is for 8 hours per day, 12 months per year.

Weber District employees and applicants outside the District may apply in the Human Resources Office. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Purpose Statement :

The job of Fire Security Technician was established for the purpose / s of maintaining indoor / outdoor security equipment, fire alarms, and intercom / Bell systems, etc.

in safe operating condition; and providing information on proper operation of various electronic systems.This job reports to Fire / Security Foreman

Essential Functions :

• Assists with snow removal (e.g. shovels, operates snow blower and / or snowplow) for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment.
• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Coordinates with administration, contractors and other trades for the purpose of completing projects / work orders efficiently.
• Inspects repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and within local, state, federal regulations.
• Maintains tools and / or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Monitors security and fire alarm equipment, both indoor and outdoor for the purpose of ensuring that equipment is working properly and safety.
• Records work orders, inspections, and purchases for the purpose of documenting information for other personnel.
• Repairs and maintains electronic systems including communications, security, alarms etc. for the purpose of ensuring proper / safe efficient operation of equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Reviews work orders for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent fire, building and / or safety codes.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

Other Functions :

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Demands :

Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions; balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Working Conditions :

Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Must be able to adhere to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and operating equipment used in trade, including electronic equipment, general hand and power tools, jackhammer, etc.
• Knowledge preferred of safety practices and procedures; health standards and hazards; electronic and general repair work;

and fire security systems.

Must be able to read and interpret plans, prints and diagrams; adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Experience :

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Education :

Targeted job related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements.

Needs to have or be willing to acquire necessary licenses;

Fire alarm inspection / testing

Fire sprinkler inspection / testing

Fire extinguisher service / testing

Kitchen hood service / inspection

Backflow certification