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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Fire Alarms FLS Sys Technician

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is a prestigious institution known for its academic programs and research. The Fire Alarms FLS Sys Technician role involves providing journey level work associated with fire-life-safety equipment and systems, including maintenance, inspections, and customer service. The position requires a proactive approach to operational needs and collaboration with various teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems. Performs fire alarm system inspections. Assist with fire sprinkler inspections when required. Performs repair, replacement, upgrade and remodel of fire alarm systems. Assists with new fire alarm system commissioning

Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors and team members up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met. Assist other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators

Complete paperwork accurately and on a timely basis. Provide equipment information for UT Works updates. Keep accurate and up to date documentation of all systems

Train others within shop. Possess and use leadership skills to advance the shop towards its goals

Keep up to date on all code changes, testing procedures and product knowledge. Read and interpret drawings and technical manuals. Perform work from both written and verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures

Support outages, coordinate and work with contractors and other entities and respond and give guidance to emergency personnel. Performs follow-up investigations to assure the proper operation of fire safety systems during actual fires

Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work. Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keep accurate and up to date documentation of all systems

Performs organizing and cleaning tasks to keep work areas safe and efficient. Cleans and keeps electronic equipment and rooms organized. Participates in the On-Call Program

Qualification

Fire Alarm SystemsNICET Level II CertificationCommercial State Fire Alarm LicenseCustomer Service SkillsTechnical DocumentationTeam CollaborationMulti-taskingComputer ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

High school graduation or GED

Four years of experience in journey level installation/repair/maintenance/operation of fire alarm with electronic background/ fire sprinkler equipment

NICET Level II certification

Valid Commercial State Fire Alarm License required