Alarm Specialist (260 Days)

Job Details

• Analyze the operating condition of district alarm systems, identify any problems, and perform corrective actions as needed. including troubleshooting experience.
• Install fire and/or security alarm systems, to include layout wiring, conduit and wire mold work, walk testing, and area cleanup.
• Survey building structures to determine the means, material, and labor necessary to install an alarm system or additional coverage to an existing alarm system.
• Procure the necessary materials for the job according to district purchasing policies and maintenance directives, and complete all required documentation.
• Instruct school personnel regarding the location, proper operation, and common malfunctions of the alarm system; inform Central Control before starting any work and after completing work on an alarm system.
• Read and interpret zone maps, wiring diagrams, blueprints, program sheets, and schematics.
• Maintain inventory of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles as assigned daily, inform supervisor of any known problems immediately and provide documentation during inspection and/or inventory of tools, equipment, and vehicle as required.
• Maintain accurate records for labor, materials, work order completion, project orders, manufacturer's technical data sheets, material safety data sheets, and other Maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with principals, department heads, district staff, and all other auxiliary services personnel in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair, and complete each job or project.
• Employee may be required to respond to after hour/emergency callouts, be placed on an emergency call out rotation, and flex work hours to accommodate job completions.
• Required High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred Associate's Degree from an accredited university.
• Required Texas Fire Alarm License or Nicet Level 2 license required.
• Required 2 years of direct experience.
• Preferred 2 of programming of FACP's - Notifier/Edwards/Fire Lite/Silent Knight.
• Preferred 2 years of direct Napco Security System.
• Required Valid Texas Driver's License and a record that meets the District's standard.
• Demonstrated extended knowledge of alarms and security systems as it relates to fire safety equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities under general supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work under time pressures and demand of the position to ensure achievement of completion deadlines.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Demonstrated ability in accurate record keeping and computer data base management, including work orders and material procurement.

 Dallas Independent School District

 06/03/2024

 Dallas,TX