Job Description

Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Fire Alarm Technician for the Division of Public Safety.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Works independently or as a member of a team on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses, but may be assigned to alarm system equipment on all Rutgers properties throughout New Jersey as determined necessary by the Fire Alarm Bureau Manager.
• Performs a wide range of duties, including but not limited to preventative inspection activities, unplanned emergency repairs and system equipment troubleshooting.
• Performs system software programming of all fire alarm safety equipment utilizing the equipment manufacturer's proprietary software.
• Performs installations of life safety equipment.
• Provides/maintains all building fire alarm communication equipment/programming to proprietary monitoring station.
• Responsible for the estimation of work and procuring appropriate materials for him/herself or the group. Supervises Emergency Services Officers and/or vendors as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, and four years of experience in testing, maintenance and service of various manufacturers' fire alarm systems.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work rotating shifts and be on-call for emergency troubleshooting and repair.

Special Conditions:

• Shift hours/Schedule: rotating 0600-1430 or 1330/2200
• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 24ST1180

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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