NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Life Safety Tech III
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.46/hr - $23.46/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Life Safety Tech III to join the University of Central Missouri's Facilities - Life Safety division. The role involves maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and testing alarm systems and emergency generator power systems, while also leading a team of life safety technicians and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and tests alarm systems and other assigned equipment
Installs 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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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)
Lifting (Weight) - 50 lbs
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
Benefits
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
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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