Life Safety System Technician

Job description

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Energy, Sustainability, and Utilities in the Department of Facilities Management, the Life Safety Systems Technician position is a non-exempt (hourly) position that provides technology solutions and support for campus life safety and security systems.

This position supports fire alarm systems, intrusion and panic alarm systems, and access control systems.

The position is responsible for annual inspections of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72 regulations and compliance requirements by the City and County of Denver.

The support requirements for the access control system are limited to the hardware component but may involve utilizing relevant software for hardware maintenance.

The position requires the employee to maintain a working relationship with other service Departments (i.e., IT@DU, Telephone Services, Campus Safety, etc.).

The position requires the employee to work on-call for emergencies on a 24/7 basis on a rotating schedule with a response to the campus on emergency callouts within a designated period after notification.

The position requires the employee to maintain a clean driving record in accordance with the University of Denver driving policies.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate the maintenance, programming, and repair of electronic life safety campus systems as required.
• Monitors fire alarm system daily for problems and issues.
• Coordinate/oversee annual testing and inspection of the Fire Alarm systems on campus.
• Creates and maintains records of each fire alarm account.
• Assists in coordinating installation and/or integration of all new fire alarm systems.
• Provide daily monitoring of fire alarm systems for maintenance or operational problems.
  
  Initiate and complete corrective action as required and maintain records of same.
• Facilitate training for other personnel on troubleshooting fire alarm problems and operating new fire alarm systems.
• May serve as project manager to oversee contractor's installation of new systems and upgrades.
• Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.
• Supports Lead Life Safety Systems Technician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret blueprints/construction diagrams, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write and produce reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to client, manager, or customer questions.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and calculate basic mathematical formulas, construction cost bids, and other similar types of technical documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization may exist.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, graphical, or numerical form.
• Ability to self-direct own work and capable of effectively coordinating the work of others, e.g., contractors.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.
• Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs and complex organizations.
• Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations.
• Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of progressive experience and/or education equivalent fire alarm system installation and maintenance.
• Denver Fire Department Fire Alarm Journeyman Installers License.
• Previous experience as an installer and/or service technician of low-voltage electronic systems (i.e., intrusion alarm systems, card access systems, and CCTV).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and be insurable under University guidelines or obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within the required time frame.
• Must pass a complete background check, including criminal and motor vehicle reports and employment and education verification.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen administered by a university-approved facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 4+ of progressive experience or educational equivalent with CCTV, card access, and intrusion/fire alarm system installation and maintenance.
• Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I and II and Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I certified.
• Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level I and II.
• Has a working familiarity of the following fire alarm systems: Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, EST
• Has a working familiarity of the following systems: Avigilon VMS, DSC intrusion, C-Cure 9000 access control, Persona, Traka
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment

• Works in a standard to small office environment.
  
  50% at workstation, 50% in the field working with other Departments on development of specific unit plans.
• Unexpected interruptions occur frequently, and stress levels are moderate.
• The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
• There are occasions where the employee will be exposed to all types of outdoor weather conditions.
• Additionally, this position may occasionally be called to work different hours or locations; the position also serves as an on-call technician on a rotating basis.

Physical Activities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• May also be required to lift 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds routinely.
• This position generally works equal amounts of time indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Position may be expected to work on a ladder up to 20 feet above the ground for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, night vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Schedule

The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 8.

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for the position is $26.35 - $30.20.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.

The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range.

The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.

Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

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Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.

For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: September 02, 2025
Applications close:

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