Fire Systems Lead Technician
Job Description
DivisionBusiness AffairsDepartmentFacilities Management (Adm)Work UnitFM Fire SystemsWork Schedule7:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
This position will serve as the ‘lead’ technician for both fire alarm and fire suppression systems with responsibility for daily coordination of professional installation, maintenance, and repair of the University’s sophisticated fire protection equipment and/or systems. Will oversee the work of fire protection contractors to ensure accountability and will serve with state construction and fire safety officials.
Essential Job Duties
- Repair, maintain, install, and optimize fire alarm and fire suppression systems and equipment, adhering to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and North Carolina State Construction standards.
- Maintain accurate and precise documentation daily.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Communicate professionally and provide excellent customer service.
- Interpret and understand blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Assist in daily workforce scheduling and prioritizing work to be accomplished.
- Attend specified meetings and report resulting directions to the Fire Systems Supervisor
- Work closely with customers, project managers, fire protection contractors, and contractors from other trades to ensure optimal installation project results.
- Must effectively service fire sprinkler system components and clean agent/dry chemical releasing system components, especially as they relate to fire alarm system interconnectivity.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Assist with fire sprinkler maintenance and service and electronic/electrical duties.
- Perform work in an efficient and organized manner.
- Display a professional appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
- Possess successful completion of NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code training or complete this training within 18 months of hire date.
Job Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from a technical college with an Associate degree in electromechanical technology or instrumentation technology and four years experience related to the area of assignment experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- An associate’s degree or trade school diploma in electronics is preferred.
- Fifteen years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial-grade fire alarm systems is preferred.
- Ability to climb ladders, competently operate necessary tools and equipment (computers, hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, meters, etc.), and carry and move material.
- Ability to complete site surveys, identify code issues, and provide solutions.
- Must be self-motivated, needing little direct supervision.
- Expert knowledge of fire alarm network communications components and infrastructure is preferred.
- Working Knowledge of Dry Chemical and Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems is preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension) required.
- Possess computer literacy
- Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds.
- Ability to create and foster an atmosphere of teamwork.
- The selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
- NFPA Fire Alarm ITM certification or equivalent.
- A valid driver’s license is required. Operates assigned vehicles on and/or off-campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.
