Life Safety Technician - Public Facilities

Job Description

Description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Life Safety Technician oversee the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and compliance of life safety systems, equipment, and their components. This position will also be responsible for helping design systems for new construction, reviewing plans, and meeting with contractors and elected officials.

Examples of Duties

Installs, tests, configures, troubleshoots and repairs fire and security alarm components.

Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on life safety equipment and devices and oversees local and federal system testing.

Manages vendors, equipment inventory, installation work, and warranty work.

Reviews drawings for new construction and remodel work concerning fire safety systems.

Escorts and oversees vendors performing installations, maintenance, and repairs of life safety systems.

Assist on low voltage system installations and maintenance.

Maintains licenses, certifications, and training of the most current technologies.

Consults with department heads, elected officials and architects in planning and installing equipment and attends other meetings, such as Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and departmental meetings.

Assists with specialized projects to integrate, repair, or update systems.

Maintains documents and files related to duties.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

A minimum of one year of experience in a related field and a Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License required OR a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field and must obtain a Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) License within 6 months of employment required.

Courses completed in low voltage electronics preferred.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous