Fire Alarm Maintenance Technician

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? 

Job Summary 

Installs, inspects, certifies, maintains, and repairs alarm systems on School District properties.  Ensures the operation of all fire alarm systems in accordance with industry standards and codes as well as local, city and state regulations.

Essential Functions

•  • Installs fire alarm systems and equipment; reads and follows blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans; ensures that all systems are set up in adherence to applicable code and regulations governing their installation and operation as well as according to manufacturers’ guidelines.

•  • Inspects all fire alarm systems to determine compliance with City code requirements and standards; performs annual fire alarm certification activities as required by the City of Philadelphia; provides electrical contractor license number or NICET Level II certification number on all City Fire Alarm Inspection and Certification documents. 

• • Identifies, evaluates and troubleshoots all fire alarm system problems; uses electronic inspection and diagnostic equipment to determine causes of system difficulties; makes necessary repairs to manual and automatic fire alarm systems. 

•  • Prepares and maintains records and documentation of all repairs and alarm certifications, including inspection reports, and detailed maintenance logs and forms.

•  • Stays abreast of current developments and trends within the industry.