Fire Alarm Specialist

About the role

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, programs, corrects deficiencies, updates and repairs fire alarm systems and components.
• Consults and works with other trades persons.
• Creates reports, maintains all required records of inspecting and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Informs Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Management, EH&S, and D&CS of deficiencies in existing systems and reviews plans for future renovations and construction.
• Affixes fire extinguisher program.
• Affixes fire rated roll up doors, smoke hatches and fire suppression systems.
• Consults with AHJ and fire alarm manufacturer to maintain the fire alarm systems in accordance with the latest NFPA 72 regulations.

Requirements

This position requires extensive experience coordinating and performing annual and biannual fire alarm system inspections and testing in accordance with current NFPA 72 requirements. They are skilled in installing, repairing, calibrating, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems and related components, while supporting campus fire protection programs, including fire extinguishers, fire-rated roll-up doors, smoke hatches, and fire suppression systems. They possess the ability to train and supervise testing crews, ensure proper operation of fire dampers, doors, elevator and HVAC fire alarm interlocks, and emergency notification systems. The ideal candidate maintains accurate and timely records, responds effectively to emergencies both during and outside normal work hours, reviews renovation plans for code compliance, and provides technical recommendations as needed. They maintain all required certifications, oversee fire alarm shop operations, safely work from ladders and lift equipment, and apply comprehensive knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, repair practices, building codes, and safety regulations in the performance of their duties. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level electrician skills similar to that acquired through the completion of an electrician’s apprenticeship program required.
• California State certified Fire Life Safety Technician required.
• Simplex certified training required (Campus standard, sole system) or Notifier certified training required within a year of hire date.
• Valid California driver’s license required.

Skills

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

• Extensive experience coordinating and performing annual and biannual fire alarm system inspections and testing in accordance with current NFPA 72 requirements.
• Skilled in installing, repairing, calibrating, maintaining, and testing fire alarm systems and related components.
• Ability to train and supervise testing crews.
• Ensures proper operation of fire dampers, doors, elevator and HVAC fire alarm interlocks, and emergency notification systems.
• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Responds effectively to emergencies both during and outside normal work hours.
• Reviews renovation plans for code compliance.
• Provides technical recommendations as needed.
• Maintains all required certifications.
• Safely works from ladders and lift equipment.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, repair practices, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Communicates with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Fulfills all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Contributes to a positive university experience for each and every student and assists in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being. To Be Eligible For Full Benefits, Employees Must Be Appointed At Least Half-time (.50 FTE) With An Appointment Lasting More Than Six Months And One Day. Benefits Eligibility And Offerings May Vary Based On Appointment Type, Classification, And Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible Employees May Have Access To a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Can Include: Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual. Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans. Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans. Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families. Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance. Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Pay

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,998 (Step 1) - $8,737 (Step 20) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Schedule

Time Base 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.