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Fire Alarms FLS Sys Technician

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Location
Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Fire Alarms FLS Systems Technician maintains, inspects, repairs, upgrades, and commissions fire alarm systems, and assists with fire sprinkler inspections when needed. The role also supports outages and emergency response, coordinates with contractors and other teams, and helps keep systems, materials, work orders, and documentation accurate. The technician participates in the on-call program and trains others within the shop.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fire Alarm SystemsFire Alarm InspectionFire Alarm MaintenanceFire Alarm RepairFire Alarm CommissioningFire Sprinkler InspectionDrawing InterpretationTechnical Manual InterpretationCustomer ServiceLeadership

Full job description

Performs both routine and preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems. Performs fire alarm system inspections. Assist with fire sprinkler inspections when required. Performs repair, replacement, upgrade and remodel of fire alarm systems. Assists with new fire alarm system commissioning.Provides timely and courteous customer service, keeps supervisors and team members up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met. Assist other shops and team members in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.Complete paperwork accurately and on a timely basis. Provide equipment information for UT Works updates. Keep accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.Train others within shop. Possess and use leadership skills to advance the shop towards its goals,Keep up to date on all code changes, testing procedures and product knowledge. Read and interpret drawings and technical manuals. Perform work from both written and verbal instructions and in accordance with established safety procedures.Support outages, coordinate and work with contractors and other entities and respond and give guidance to emergency personnel. Performs follow-up investigations to assure the proper operation of fire safety systems during actual fires.Generates material lists and acquires materials for efficient work. Keeps accurate records of materials used and maintains daily time reports to efficiently complete work and document details of the functions performed. Keep accurate and up to date documentation of all systems.Performs organizing and cleaning tasks to keep work areas safe and efficient. Cleans and keeps electronic equipment and rooms organized. Participates in the On-Call Program.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,092 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$66–85K/yr175 salary ranges
  • Texas median$26–31/hr31 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in Texas and 1,092 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (697 postings).
Education
30 of the 1,092 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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