Electrician/Fire Alarm Tech - Electrical & Life Safety Systems

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Department:

Electrical, Fire & Life Safety

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Electrician/Fire Alarm Tech provides a safe, reliable, code-compliant, and functional infrastructure that produces an efficient living and learning environment. The DC licensed electrician and/or NICET certified technician is responsible for evaluating, maintaining, testing, repairing, and replacing a variety of electrical and life safety facility components (as their training and credentialing may allow), to ensure the equipment is fully operational and meets university standards. The position holder will also be involved in corrective and preventive maintenance, minor alteration work, and may oversee temporary labor, and/or other trade persons or contractors as required. The position holder requires general supervision and often works independently.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine testing, inspection, operation and maintenance of campus central Fire Alarm System(s) and Sprinkler systems (wet, dry and special hazard) to ensure that these systems are code compliant, safe and operating as designed. Includes corrective repairs and construction, renovation, improvement projects (e.g. Capital, Deferred Maintenance, Energy projects) support.

• Performs routine testing, inspection, operation and maintenance of campus Medium Voltage electrical systems, emergency generator and transfer equipment/systems to ensure that these systems are code compliant, safe and operating as designed. Includes corrective repairs and construction, renovation, improvement projects (e.g. Capital, Deferred Maintenance, Energy projects) support.

• Perform logistical and administrative functions associated with workload. Attend meetings and recommended/required trainings to stay current with codes, departmental procedures, new equipment and to maximize job performance.

• Provide expert support for Commissioning, Special Events and other duties as assigned.

• Perform job tasks independently or in conjunction with other parties and to the standard that meets or exceeds DC, as well as National Code compliance guidelines (e.g. NEC, NFPA).

Competencies:

• Developing Plans.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Building and Supporting Teams.

• Championing Customer Needs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.

• 40 hours per week.

• Hours are 7:00am- 3:30pm, Monday- Friday (with occasional late evening, night, and weekend work).

Salary Range:

• $35.21 - $42.26 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.

• District of Columbia Journeyman Electrician License.

• NICET Fire Alarm Certification.

• Siemens Desigo Modular and/or Siemens Desigo modular voice certification classes.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Ability to work and function in a wide range of climate conditions.

• Schedule flexibility to respond and report onsite to emergency calls.

• Basic Computer and Smartphone usage skills.

• Valid Driver's License.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Other Duties:

• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• All university trade positions are expected to perform duties other than those typically associated with core trade responsibilities as the needs of the university dictates. Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding and at heights at 40 feet, and lift 50 lbs. preferred. Maintain a valid driver's license with fewer than 2 points.

Benefits

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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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Contact Us

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