What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Systems Technician I position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Fire Alarm Systems Technician I
7159BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Utilities Maintenance
Detailed Job Description
NOTE: This is a Monday-Friday A shift position. On occasion there will be a need to respond to after hours phone calls and come to campus to perform repair work on Fire Alarms or Fire Sprinkler systems.
Department/College Description
The FMS department is a dynamic orgainziation striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 118H
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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7159BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Utilities Maintenance
Detailed Job Description
NOTE: This is a Monday-Friday A shift position. On occasion there will be a need to respond to after hours phone calls and come to campus to perform repair work on Fire Alarms or Fire Sprinkler systems.
- Provide repair service to all Fire Alarm equipment on campus on a prompt basis (24/7). Ensure Fire Alarm and Fire Protection systems are code compliant in operation and maintenance.
- Test Fire Alarm Systems on Campus on an annual schedule as required by NFPA and NYS and provide testing records to New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (NYS OFPC). Relate all necessary scheduling pertaining to testing and service to all affected departments on campus. Adjust the schedule as needed. Create and respond to E-Mails from Building Managers, EHS, and Public Safety. Schedule third party inspectors and oversee inspectors during testing. Track and resolve system deficiencies.
- Assist Project Managers with technical support, and contractor services involving installation and removal of Fire Alarm and Fire Protection equipment. Support EHS and Public Safety (especially PS Dispatch Fire Alarm monitoring systems) department needs involving Fire Alarm and Fire Protection systems.
- Test and service Fire Protection Systems (Sprinkler and Suppression Systems i.e. Halon, FM200, CO2, ect.) in buildings, food service facilities, special collections, and process areas per NFPA and NYS OFPC requirements. Relate all necessary scheduling pertaining to testing and service to all affected departments on campus. Adjust the schedule as needed. Create and respond to E-Mails from Building Managers, EHS, and Public Safety. Schedule third party inspectors and oversee inspectors during testing. Track and resolve system deficiencies.
- Test and service Fire Pumps on a weekly basis per NFPA and NYS OFPC.
- Provide technical support and training to FMS Maintenance and Engineering departments in work involving Fire Alarm and Fire Protection systems.
- Review plans and specifications for quality control pertaining to installations in new construction and renovation work.
- Establish computer based store of information of Fire Alarm and Fire Protection equipment and installations including accurate records of equipment type, location, and operating/maintenance information.
- Undergo all required safety and professional development training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Department/College Description
The FMS department is a dynamic orgainziation striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- NICET certification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Fire Alarm and Fire Protection system installation, testing, and servicing.
- Work independently with minimal supervision for contacting all levels of management within RIT to schedule and coordinate testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of Fire Alarm and Fire Protection systems. Determine the path forward to resolve scheduling issues and system outages, make the needed testing/repair arrangements and notifications.
- Experience with Fire Alarm equipment and demonstrate an understanding of sequence of operation for Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP). Experience in operating, troubleshooting, analyzing, configuring, and commissioning Fire Alarm systems.
- Must possess a high degree of proficiency with computerized equipment and control systems (Simplex Fire system environment (TSW), Siemens Fire System environment (NCC), and ALC WebCntl).
- Work as needed in a larger group as part of a team depending on the work to be accomplished.
- Must be able to utilize software applications including Microsoft Office, work order system, email, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.
- Ability to use computer to access electronic drawings, Operating and Maintenance manuals, and other campus information.
- Must be able to use meters to measure volts, amps, ohms, along with tools associated with electronic repairs (Hand tools, soldering tools, and power tools).
- Job duties require walking between different buildings on campus and using a ladder to access equipment and working from a ladder to fix equipment, or kneeling and bending over equipment. Must have ability work from a 40 foot lift.
- Must be able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation.
- Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Assist Commissioning team activities (retro-commissioning, new construction or renovation) with knowledge and support.
- Maintain interfaces between FMS BAS Control systems and third party vendors for exchange of information and control points.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 118H
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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