Fire Alarm Technician - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Position Details:

Staff & Executive

Security and Public Safety
Department
IPO-Emergency Services
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for the Division of Public Safety.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Works independently or as a member of a team on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses, but may be assigned to alarm system equipment on all Rutgers properties throughout New Jersey as determined necessary by the Fire Alarm Bureau Manager.
Performs a wide range of duties, including but not limited to preventative inspection activities, unplanned emergency repairs and system equipment troubleshooting.
Performs system software programming of all fire alarm safety equipment utilizing the equipment manufacturer's proprietary software.
Performs installations of life safety equipment.
Provides/maintains all building fire alarm communication equipment/programming to proprietary monitoring station.
Responsible for the estimation of work and procuring appropriate materials for him/herself or the group. Supervises Emergency Services Officers and/or vendors as assigned.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

AFSCME

Seniority Unit

PERS

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High school/vocational school education or equivalent, and four years of experience in testing, maintenance and service of various manufacturers' fire alarm systems.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of fire alarm systems and have the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and building systems as they are interfaced with fire detection systems.
A working knowledge of the New Jersey Uniform Code and the National Fire Protection Association's standard pertaining to the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire detection systems is necessary.
Requires good communication skills, computer literacy, and familiarity with computerized maintenance systems.
Must have the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, wiring plans and blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

NICET II-Fire Alarm Systems Certificate as required in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C.

5:74, Standard for Certification of Fire Protection Equipment Contractors.
OR

A license from the NJ Division of Law and Public Safety for Fire Alarm systems in accordance with the provisions of NJ ADC 13:31A1.1, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Licenses and Businesses.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment