Fire Alarm Technician

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Position range in Tarrant County $11.76 - $26.09 Per hour

Fire Alarm Technician

ARLINGTON ISD

Occupation: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Location: ARLINGTON, TX - 76011

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16859462

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 4/30/2025

Updated: 5/29/2025

Expires: 6/30/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Not Specified

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

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Fire Alarm Technician

Support/Hourly - Position - Fire Alarm Technician-Electrical

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs inspections and maintenance of fire alarm and suppression systems for compliance with district policies/procedures and local, state, and federal regulations and standards to ensure the environmental health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Provides guidance and consultation to contractors, and other technical personnel regarding fire alarm and suppression systems, fire extinguishers, fire safety inspections, and other related issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution

Valid Texas driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Texas State Fire Alarm Technicians license required

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and protocols

Experience in testing, maintenance and service of fire alarm systems

Factory training and/or NICET certification, preferred

Five years in fire alarm system experience or installation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain the automatic fire alarm and sprinkler systems

Operate, test, and/or repair fire alarm and suppression systems

Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

Perform safety inspections on fire alarm and suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and other related safety standards

Relate technical data and NFPA standards to contractor and oversee contractor work related to fire alarm and suppression systems

Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings related to fire alarm and suppression systems

Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty

Communicate technical information to contractors, clients, and non-technical personnel

Investigate and analyze information to draw conclusions

Stay current on the technology developments/trends in area of expertise

Perform periodic reviews of fire extinguishers for proper operation and maintenance. Coordinate maintenance and repairs with assigned vendor

Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures

Assist in ensuring that equipment is in safe operating condition

Respond to emergency calls at anytime

EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand and power tools; pipe bender; meters, etc.

Light truck or van.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work may involve a flexible schedule based on work load, and task schedules

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying

Exposure to extreme temperatures inside and outside, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

Frequent district wide travel

Pay Grade: Auxiliary 7

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