Bargaining Unit: Maintenance
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 10 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: M-9, $27.52 to $31.46 per hour, DOE

Job Summary
The Automation Fire Alarm Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of fire alarm systems within Anchorage School District facilities. The position will report to a department lead, while the location of the work station is subject to contract language concerning shift location/bids. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must possess an Alaska Level IB or higher fire system work permit and current NICET level II maintenance certification.
3. The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment.  Click to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

The following are preferred:

1. Working knowledge of federal, state, and municipal electrical, fire, and building codes.
2. Working experience of oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, transistor checkers, tube checkers, and power supplies.
3. Commercial building experience running conduit, reading schematics, and installing and maintaining all types of electronic equipment and systems.
4. Minimum of four years of experience within the past six years in the field of electronics with emphasis on fire alarm, DDC, and security system repair and maintenance. Work experience must evidence ability to perform tasks assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. Troubleshoots and repairs all types of electronic systems.
2. Performs maintenance and repair of alarm, security and other electronic systems such as NAPCO and Infographics.
3. Performs maintenance and repair of commercial fire alarm systems and associated equipment such as pull stations, smoke detectors, fixed and rate of rise heat detectors, fire door closures and sprinkler riser flow devices.
4. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs various brands of commercial and industrial security systems and components.
5. Works from plans, prints, specifications, and established maintenance procedures completing estimates, electronic repairs, and installations of electronic equipment as required.
6. Routinely works at heights over 30 feet.
7. Writes reports as necessary.
8. Proficiently uses appropriate computer applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
9. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
10. Works cooperatively with others and within established safety procedures.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

If you would like to apply, please use this link: https://www.applitrack.com/asd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCrafts%2fTrades