Fire Alarm Technician

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for Campus Fire Alarm Systems installations, programming, operation, maintenance, inspection, testing, Fireworks monitoring networks, other system connection and inventory. The incumbent inspects in-progress construction work and performs final inspections to ensure all work performed complies with applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot complex addressable, networked commercial or institutional fire alarm systems, such as Edwards EST3/EST4 or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrate theoretical and working knowledge of electricity, electronics, and electronic and computerized fire alarm system design and operation.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot fire alarm system failures.
• Show demonstrated knowledge or ability to obtain manufacturers certification on the following systems: Edwards Systems Technology panels and networked fire alarm systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and fire system schematics.
• Show working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, customers, and staff.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience installing, programming, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting complex addressable, networked commercial or institutional fire alarm systems, such as Edwards EST3/EST4 or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated theoretical and working knowledge of electricity, electronics, and electronic and computerized fire alarm system design and operation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot fire alarm system failures.
• Show demonstrated knowledge or ability to obtain manufacturers certification on the following systems: Edwards Systems Technology panels and networked fire alarm systems.
• Show working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Show ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, customers, and staff.

Qualifications

• Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarm systems in university, healthcare, or similarly complex institutional environments.
• Edwards/EST manufacturer certification or training.
• Understanding of EST Fireworks stations networking with fiber optics.
• Experience with EST FireWorks monitoring stations and networked fire alarm systems.
• NICET Level II or higher Fire Alarm Systems certification.
• Experience installing, programming, maintaining, or troubleshooting Edwards EST3 fire alarm systems.
• Possess a valid CA Driver’s License.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.