Fire Alarm Technician
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Description
Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Facilities and Business Operations
Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students, and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.
The Opportunity:
The Fire Alarm Technician position provides essential support for the operational maintenance, repair, and service of Fire Systems campus-wide in an effort to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, attractive living and learning environment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
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Responds to fire alarm & sprinkler trouble/alarm calls. Determines the problem and location. Takes action to troubleshoot the indication and repair it or replace it with the proper replacement device. May include calling outside resources such as an alarm contractor.
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Assists with the performance of system operations. Escorts contractors and provide fire alarm support for other trades' inspections and maintenance. Provides limited service activities on life safety systems installed at UCF campuses utilizing active state fire and building codes.
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Assists the Facilities Operations in the various surveys, studies, and fieldwork. This includes building inspections, establishing and setting personnel safety standards, equipment utilization, and equipment upgrades/replacements.
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Monitors and inspects ongoing fire alarm installation projects periodically to insure contractor compliance with codes, university standards, and construction documents.
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Assists in maintaining a system of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that unit operations are effective and efficient. This includes that the unit assets are safeguarded and the unit complies with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
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Fulfills all work requests as assigned through the CMMS system. Performs all routine tasks as identified in the worker class specification.
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Works with the appropriate stakeholders and/or leaders to inform and assist in the scheduling of utility and equipment shutdowns and/or area closures required to complete the project. Maintains committed schedule completion dates and standardized productivity levels. Reports any discrepancies.
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Assists in maintaining and entering accurate data into the CMMS that are related to work status, pertinent details, costs (labor/materials), dates, time, invoices, images, actions performed to correct the issue, etc. Ensures that all life safety and urgent work orders are responded to in an expedited manner.
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Demonstrates a keen understanding of interdepartmental responsibilities and capabilities as well as a familiarization with university and customer needs and goals, in order to guide customers and validate work. Provides quality checks to ensure products and services produced by the organization meet current UCF standards and adhere to the process guide.
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Participates in the unit Quality Assurance (QA) and Audit program. Attends and participates in university, departmental, and unit meetings.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
For additional information, please visit
https://fs.ucf.edu/
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Ability to comprehend and support all applicable Federal, State, and local safety rules and regulations, including OSHA, Dept. of Health, and the Bureau of Fire Safety.
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Ability to understand, communicate, apply, and enforce UCF guidelines, regulations, and policies.
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
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Ability to understand and apply all standard guidelines and work processes to work planning and scheduling.
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Ability to use various computer programs including and/or equivalent to Microsoft Office and internal work order system.
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FASA/BASA Certification, NICET Level 1, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
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NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, or ability to obtain upon certification within 6 months of hire.
Health Assessment Required:
The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits pageclick here.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Facilities Operations Maintence Team One (F&S)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$20.29 to Negotiable
Veteran’s Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit
http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
