Fire Alarm Specialist

Job Description:

Fire Alarm Specialist

Description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, performs journey level fire alarm testing, repairing, installing, and programming of fire alarm systems and components within the buildings, grounds and structures of the University and other related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, programs, corrects deficiencies, updates and repairs fire alarm systems and components. Consults and works with other trades persons.
• Creates reports, maintains all required records of inspecting and testing of fire alarm systems. Informs Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Management, EH&S, and D&CS of deficiencies in existing systems and reviews plans for future renovations and construction.
• Assist with campus fire extinguisher program.
• Assist with fire rated roll up doors, smoke hatches and fire suppression systems.
• Consults with AHJ and fire alarm manufacturer to maintain the fire alarm systems in accordance with the latest NFPA 72 regulations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of National and California Electrical Codes. Ability to read, interpret and work from plans and drawings. General knowledge of electrical tools and safety practices. General knowledge of electrical installation and maintenance. Ability to direct work of skilled and unskilled helpers. Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic functions. Ability to learn and use a computerized work system at a level commensurate with the position. Ability to follow all University and department policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level electrician skills similar to that acquired through the completion of an electrician’s apprenticeship program required.
• Minimum 5 years journeyman level experience preferred.
• Confined spaces and heights

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Licenses / Certificates

• California State certified Fire Life Safety Technician required.
• Simplex certified training required (Campus standard, sole system).
• Valid California driver’s license required. Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

FM Engineering Services

Classification

Electrician

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,998 - $8,737 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a full-time, probationary position.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. (

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Nov 09 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 08 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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