The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $23.46 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999422
Division Facilities - Life Safety
CategoryBuilding & Safety / Safety
Description
Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, programs and tests alarm systems and other assigned equipment. Under the general supervision of the electric services supervisor, this position is the lead technician working with the life safety services. Maintains comprehensive records utilizing computer programs for all building alarm checks, supervisory panel checks, and alarm tests. Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs all emergency generator power systems and associated equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs wiring and other circuitry.
Examples of Duties
60%
- Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and tests alarm systems and other assigned equipment.
- I nstalls magnetic fire door safety holders associated circuitry.
- Troubleshoots and repairs elevator fire recall and shunt trip electrical systems.
- Monitors, troubleshoots, and inspects fire sprinkler shut off and tamper proof Valve systems.
- Design system integration, installs and maintains specialty alarms and other warning devices associated with physically and developmentally impaired students.
Under the general supervision of the Electrical Services Supervisor, this position is the lead technician working with the life safety Technicians, duties include: - 15% - Orders materials to complete work.
- Prioritizes life safety technicians to work assignments.
- Works closely with the electric services supervisor to assure all life safety needs of the university.
- Provides technical assistance to technicians.
15%- Maintains comprehensive records utilizing computer programs for all building alarm checks, supervisory panel checks, and alarm tests.
- Schedules smoke detector tests, cleaning, and replacement.
- Fills out daily log reports
- Maintains up to date fire and life safety code manuals.
- Prepares fire alarm system test reports for campus child care centers quarterly.
- Prepares fire alarm system test reports for State Fire Marshall and Insurance Company annually
5%
- Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs all emergency generator power systems and associated equipment.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs emergency transfer switches associated with emergency generators.
- Inspects and maintains uninterruptable power source (ups) systems and battery back-ups associated with all university
back-up power requirements
5% - Installs modifies, inspects, and tests assigned alarm and control systems.
- Performs electrical and electronics repairs to assigned systems and components.
- Systems supported include; fire pumps, freon detectors, fire alarms, duress and security alarms, and generators.
- Assist contractors with modifications and designs of alarm systems.
- Maintains the fire pump testing program and keeps records of all tests and repairs, with the aid of other life safety techs.
- Maintenance and repair including preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, and emergency repairs of alarm systems.
- Maintains campus hot work/burn permit program and is custodian of records.
Typical Qualifications
Education:- Completion of related alarm systems trade school related military experience may substitute on a 1 year for 1 year basis.
- Electronic circuitry and repair school preferred.
- Edwards System Training required within 1 year of employment.
- Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience.
Experience:- Four (4) years experience with fire alarm systems and generators as a seasoned trades person in an industrial or commercial setting to include two years experience in electronic troubleshooting/repair and working with automated fire detection panels.
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Regular Part-Time or Full-Time Employees - 5
Budget Responsibilities: Working Hours and Days:
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Supplemental Information
Special Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and schematics.
- Mechanical and electrical ability, troubleshooting skills,
- Working knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, series/parallel circuits, and solid-state controls.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes (nec, nfpa,92, 8, 101, and ada
requirements.
Physical/Environmental Factors:- Lifting (Weight) - 50 lbs
- Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
Special Instructions:
Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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How many years of experience with fire alarm systems and generators as a seasoned tradesperson do you have? - No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years experience
- 4 or more years of experience
Required Question
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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