Fire and
Security Systems Technician
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications – G.25
Fire and Security Systems Supervisor – 9447
Fire and Security Systems Assistant Supervisor –9446
Fire and Security Systems Technician -9445
February 2009
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SERIES CONCEPT
Fire and Security Systems Technicians performs a variety of duties such
as installation, maintenance, testing and repair of large institutional
fire alarm systems, card access systems, intrusion alarm systems,
computer network systems, central station
monitoring and energy monitoring systems.
Technicians maintain operational standards and functions as per
manufacturer specifications and all regulatory guidelines.
Performs testing of all low-voltage devices connected to fire and life
safety systems per all regulatory agencies.
Incumbents are familiar with, but not limited to, system administration
duties of some or all of the following, Windows 2000 network operating
system, databases and multiple software applications that operate fire
alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, card access systems, central
station monitoring and energy monitoring systems.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Fire and Security Systems Supervisor
Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of
Assistant Supervisors and Fire and Security Systems
Technicians. The incumbent makes hiring selections, insure
that new and existing staff receive proper training, assigns, schedules
and directs technicians in the installation, maintenance, testing and
repair of fire alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, computer network
systems, energy monitoring systems, central monitoring systems and card
access systems. Performs all administrative duties necessary
to manage department workload and assignments, maintain appropriate
record keeping of materials and submit time cards for accurate labor
charges. Evaluates employee performance and determines
standards for performance.
Fire and Security Systems Assistant Supervisor
Under general supervision, incumbents assist the supervisor in the
duties of assigning, scheduling and directing technicians in the
installation, maintenance, testing and repair of fire alarm systems,
intrusion alarm systems, computer network systems, energy monitoring
systems, central station monitoring and card access systems.
Incumbent assists supervisor in managing department workload and
assignments. Maintains appropriate record keeping of
materials and submits time cards for accurate labor charges.
Fire and Security Systems Technician
Under supervision, incumbents perform operational level duties in the
installation, maintenance, testing and repair of fire alarm systems,
card access systems, intrusion alarm systems, computer network systems,
central station monitoring and energy monitoring systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an electronic trade school program or journeyman
apprenticeship program with a minimum of four years related work
experience. Ability to read, write and perform basic
arithmetic calculations; knowledge of local and national fire
protection codes; ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics
and one line diagrams; knowledge of institutional fire alarm, intrusion
alarm, card access and building automation systems; ability to use
electronic test equipment; knowledge and abilities essential to the
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.