Life and Safety Technician - C

Job Title

Life and Safety Technician - C

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$19.99 - $23.49

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direction of the Maintenance Supervisor; is responsible for supervising the Life and Safety work unit; performs fire safety code inspections; oversees and participates in the inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and certification of Bexar County fire alarm and sprinkler systems; ensures certification is in accordance with Federal, State and local fire and safety requirements; maintains testing records; coordinates repair and maintenance services; develops maintenance and testing schedules; submits requisitions according to site specific budget codes; conducts projects; and performs related duties as required for the buildings within the divisions inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Life and Safety Technicians

• Performs fire safety code inspections in accordance with the Federal, State and local fire and safety requirements and Jail Standards regulations

• Inspects, tests and certifies fire alarm and life safety systems through visual inspection and/or computerized testing and participates in or oversees repair of fire alarm and life and safety systems

• Inspects, tests, repairs and certifies fire sprinkler and standpipe systems

• Maintains accurate testing records as required by regulatory agencies

• Coordinates vendor repair and maintenance services and escorts contractors and Fire Marshal representatives through County buildings in order to maintain and/or inspect equipment

• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules for life and safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and hoses, exit and emergency lights, emergency power generators, ANSUL and Halon Systems

• Provides technical assistance to operational and administrative personnel on life and safety systems operations

• Prepares reports regarding work unit activities and responses to external inspection findings

• Conducts work and/or projects in coordination with Life and Safety, Fire Marshal, and impacted offices / departments

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and five (5) years’ experience in testing and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems; additional education in a related field may be substituted for experience

• Considerable knowledge of the testing, repair and certification of commercial building fire alarm and sprinkler systems; considerable knowledge of safety standards and practices; considerable knowledge of related tools and equipment

• Skill in inspecting, repairing and maintaining fire alarm and sprinkler systems; skill in exercising independent judgment

• Ability to supervise technical and skilled employees; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate personal computer, two-way radio and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside agencies, the news media and the public

• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background check and clearance investigation

• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• Must be able and willing to attend training at department’s discretion

• Required to work rotating shifts

• Required to be on-call 24/7/365

• When required, shall work extra hours, holidays, weekends and other shifts

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.