Fire Alarm Technician

Duty Days: 240 Days • Pay Grade: N07 - 42 Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, and record‑keeping of fire alarm systems. Responsible for maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and meet and maintain the insurance requirements of PISD.
• Pass an initial drug test and participate in a random drug testing program.
• Pass a criminal history check.

Skills

• Familiar with basic fire alarm system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics, interpret instructions, and prepare simple specifications.
• Hold a State of Texas Fire Alarm License.
• Minimum three years as a Certified, Licensed Fire Alarm Technician.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspect, coordinate, and oversee fire alarm additions and new installations, including sprinkler systems, and maintain fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Train personnel on fire alarm use.
• Keep accurate records of all activity about fire alarm systems in buildings.
• Coordinate inspections for hood systems and fire extinguishers.
• Plan, lay out, install, and repair fuse boxes, switch panels, electric controls, electrical wiring, and electrical fixtures as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair the electrical system of fire alarm systems, HVAC equipment, refrigeration, intercom systems, and building electrical systems.
• Perform removal, replacement, or repair of electrical equipment such as light switches, receptacles, defective wiring, light fixtures, generators, motors, and motor starters as needed.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaws, pipe threaders, and conduit benders.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections of equipment as assigned.
• Determine general scope of repairs needed: order and install materials and parts; test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using standard instruments.
• Participate in the installation of new or modified fire alarms and electrical work as directed.
• Complete work order assignments related or unrelated to electrical work as directed.
• Maintain working knowledge of computer systems regarding email, time entry, and work orders.
• Maintain shop, equipment, and vehicle in order.
• Assist other crafts as needed.
• Respond to occasional after‑hour emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.
• Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting; work from ladders and elevated platforms; work outside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; may work on slippery and uneven surfaces.