Fire Alarm Control Technician

Job Description UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Fire Alarm Control Technician [Control Technician (NE S WFSE Trades)]. About this Opportunity The Seattle campus has over 150 buildings with educational classrooms, office space, research laboratories, medical facilities, residence halls and public assembly occupancies. This work requires specialized skills and knowledge in high-rise and low-rise building fire detection/alarm systems and emergency communication systems. Work Schedule Full time, Monday through Friday, 05:55am - 02:25pm This position is based at the University of Washington Tower and is not eligible for telework. Key Responsibilities 100% Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Routinely perform regulatory confidence testing on fire alarm and life safety systems in occupied research laboratories, medical facilities, residence halls, classrooms and other higher education facilities Service, install, test, inspect, calibrate, commission, repair, troubleshoot, maintain and operate complex fire detection/alarm systems, life safety systems and other monitoring/control/signal/clock systems in University buildings that are routinely occupied and cannot be disturbed Work varied shift hours and work overtime when assigned or called back for a facilities emergency Communication, Coordination, and Reports Collaborate with other University employees and contractors daily in a professional manner to resolve fire detection/alarm and life safety systems issues Maintain and update fire detection/alarm and life safety testing documentation to reflect the current conditions Follow safe work and housekeeping practices, comply with departmental and university policies, and comply with environmental and other regulations while performing duties Perform other duties as assigned Core Competencies Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively. Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous. Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington