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8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

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Operate, maintain, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair life safety equipment, including but not limited to fire alarms, suppression systems, electronic equipment, and instrumentation as necessary, with intermediate-level skills or above. Coordinate scheduling to utilize contract resources. In a multi-craft environment, the position must be able to direct Life Safety Equipment work to maintenance workers or other craftsperson's or be directed by other craftsperson's to assist in their related crafts. This position will interact on a consistent basis with Utilities and Plants Operation Staff, Area Maintenance Staff, Building contact person(s), vendors/suppliers, contractors/subcontractors, and environmental health and safety departments.

• This position will typically advise and counsel other life safety equipment technicians.
• This position will supervise NA

Job Duty 1 -

Complete all tasks or functions required for operation, maintenance, and code compliance of existing life safety equipment systems and start-up of new systems. Maintain all aspects of the code compliance program for all existing wet and dry water-based sprinkler systems.

Job Duty 2 -

Provide technical support for a broad range of electronic equipment used for measuring, testing, and operating facility-type systems. Support will include, but not be limited to, setting up, adjusting, calibrating, testing, repairing, etc.

Job Duty 3 -

Provide technical support for selecting, installing, operating, repairing, and maintaining electronic instrumentation.

Job Duty 4 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements

High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience

Five to seven years of job-related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or two years of college course work

Additional Preferred Qualifications

State of Georgia Low Voltage contractor License, NICET I, and any life safety electrical related license, formal verifiable training programs (ie-Union License) in a related field May require the ability to obtain a state-issued purchasing card (P-Card) to procure materials and account for purchases using state purchasing card guidelines.

Pay Range: $23.20-$31.55/yr

Job Grade: C8

SKILLS

Intermediate-level knowledge and skills are required to operate, clean, inspect, adjust, maintain, repair, replace, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot fire alarms and electrical/electronic circuits. The position requires basic planning and verbal communication skills. In addition, journeyman-level knowledge and skills working with computers, controls, electrical systems, and utility services, the ability to read drawings, and an understanding of specifications are required. Intermediate-level working knowledge and skills are required in general construction, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. The job may require operating and maintaining building systems, machine tools, maintenance equipment, motor vehicles, hand/power tools, electrical/electronic instrumentation, and light equipment.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: .

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position may require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require a security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's for more information.