Electronic Safety Systems Specialist
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Professional experience (typically 3-5 years) with coordination of major facilities with networked fire alarm systems, including experience in system design, installation, operation, and commissioning.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork and interact with clients in a professional and responsive manner.
- NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of system connection/interface with building automation systems.
- Ability to perform quick and accurate adjustments to maintain system performance due to equipment failures.
- Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines.
- Familiarity with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting windows operating systems, as well as fire alarm program software.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, system drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, sequences of operation, installation, and operation manuals.
- Willingness to learn new fire alarm system brands, models, programming, software, and new concepts.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Desirable Qualifications:
- NICET Level III in Fire Alarm Systems.
- Extensive experience in programming and installing complex fire alarm systems.
- Familiarity with Fiber Optic Systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot system problems utilizing panel log data, and meters.
- Ability to provide training in building fire alarm systems.
- Working knowledge of Notifier or JCI / Simplex fire alarm inspection, service, networking, and programming training.
- Familiarity or experience with Card Access systems and maintenance of other low voltage equipment.
- Familiarity with Lutron or other lighting controls systems.
- Able to provide clarity and direction to complex and ambiguous problems and challenges.
- Valid Driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alexander Alfaro at alexander-alfaro@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
