Life Safety Systems Specialist (Positions Available For The 2025-2026 School Year)

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Job Posting Title:

Life Safety Systems Specialist (Positions Available for the 2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description:

Responsible for the maintenance and testing of fire alarm and sprinkler systems and components. Assists and can work alone on troubleshooting and corrective issues with systems. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant lifting, five (5) to twenty (20) pounds
• Frequent lifting, twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting over fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
• Constant bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, stooping, and repetitive motions
• Frequent overhead work

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

• -- Ensure work orders are processed according to departmental guidelines. Manage work load and respond to changes in needs.
• -- Make recommendation on purchase of parts, materials and equipment.
• -- Inspect, test, repair and maintain fire alarms, signal equipment, and sprinkler systems.
• -- Maintain necessary records and reports per Douglas County School District and NFPA.
• -- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• -- Coordinate maintenance and inspection activities with other trades and school staff. Assist school administration with fire drills and use time to train staff.
• -- Work with electrical, maintenance contractors and Douglas County School District Construction departments.

Certifications:

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies- Level II Fire Alarm Systems- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies- Level II Fire Alarm Systems- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies- Level II Inspection & Test of Water-Based Systems- NICET

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

West Building A - O&M Offices

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$26.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$35.06 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$26.30 USD - $43.82 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

June 30, 2026