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Fire Alarm Technician I

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include as attachments a resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193801SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Fire Alarm Technician I
Anticipated Hiring Range $42,354 - $46,589
Work Schedule Monday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday, 7am- 6pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Building Maintenance & Operations
About the Department
As the largest department within the Facilities Division, Building Maintenance and Operations services the University’s 16 million square feet of teaching, research and administrative space, and 2,240 acres of ground and transportation infrastructure.

Facilities Operations provides maintenance, custodial, landscape, solid waste removal, utility, mail and motor pool services for most of the University. The 40,000 students, staff and faculty are supported 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with the following goals in mind: delivering cost effective services to the University, ensuring completed projects/maintenance conform to applicable codes and regulations.
Essential Job Duties
This is a skilled position with responsibility to maintain, repair and upgrade the campus fire alarm, Facilities Operations’ radio, and miscellaneous electronic systems.

Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs and improvements.
  • Complete accurate and professional documents including reports, technical documents and maintenance documentation as required to support job responsibilities.
  • Fill out all maintenance reports on site.
Other Responsibilities
  • And other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Experience in electronic systems maintenance.
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and the general public. Must be able to understand instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Progressive experience in electronic fire protections systems and maintenance.
  • Prefer good working knowledge of local, state and national codes.
  • NICET Level 1.
Required License or Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License Required
  • North Carolina Driver’s License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 02/12/2024
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 02/16/2024
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 
Position Details

Position Number 00050234
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Electronics Specialist
Position Classification Band Level Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range $ 37,849 - $ 91,035
Salary Grade Equivalency GN07
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 448901 - Bldg Maint & Oper-Cent Shops
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU website
    • Craigslist
    • Indeed.com
    • Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
    • NC Works
    • Dress for Success
    • Technical/Trade School Program
    • Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
    • Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
    • Other
    • Monster.com
    • Other online job board
    • NCSU employee referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have an Associate's degree in Electronics; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
    • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter