Master Craftsman Fire and Intercom

WORKING TITLE Master Craftsman-Fire and Intercom (FIRECOM)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Maintenance and Operations (M&O)

LOCATION Rock Quarry Road (Building B), Raleigh, NC 

PAY GRADE Noncertified Grade 25

FLSA STATUS Nonexempt 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday (Evening and weekend requirements on a rotational basis) Position is not available for a hybrid telework workweek 

POSITION PURPOSE: Performs master craftsman and lead work associated with installation, inspection, and maintenance of communications equipment which may include fire alarms, life safety, sprinkler systems, master antenna television (MATV), intercoms, communications equipment and fixtures. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) 

▪ Considerable knowledge of life safety, sprinkler, fire alarm, MATV, intercom systems, and communications equipment and fixtures;

 ▪ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; Google Apps;

 ▪ Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;

▪ Critical thinking and problem solving skills; ▪ Ability to work independently and as part of a team and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;

 ▪ Ability to perform arithmetic calculations; ▪ Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance and repairs on of life safety, sprinkler, fire alarm, MATV, and intercom systems; 

▪ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; 

▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

 ▪ High school diploma or equivalent;

 ▪ Five years of experience directly related to life safety systems, sprinkler, fire alarm, MATV, intercom systems, and communications equipment and fixtures. 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

▪ Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements; ▪ Within twelve months of employment complete safety training according to OSHA standards.