Control Technician (FireSecurity)

Western Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public masters-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

Position performs skilled maintenance repair and installation of fire alarm intrusion detection suppression systems clocks controls and other associated equipment. Works independently and exercises sound judgment in carrying out standard operations troubleshooting issues and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and requirements.

Duties include:

Perform skilled maintenance on systems maintained and operated by Technical Maintenance either independently or in coordination with other trades Control Technicians Facilities Engineers and Fire Protection Engineers.

Tasks include:

• Perform installation modification troubleshooting testing repair calibration and operation of electrical electronic and mechanical equipment used in fire alarm and suppression systems intrusion alarm systems access control systems CCTV intercoms central clocks master clock control systems and other low-voltage control systems.
• Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment including computer-based fire alarm access control intrusion/security field devices and related interface hardware.
  Lay out fabricate and install electrical electronic and mechanical equipment.
  Update electronic and hard-copy system drawings in as-built format to maintain accurate system records and master CADD files.
• Read and interpret blueprints plans CADD drawings and sketches to estimate labor and material requirements. Provide technical support and information to Facilities Management Facilities Development and Capital Budget engineers designers architects and consultants as needed.
  Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of Building Automation Control System (BACS) field devices and interface hardware.
• Follow all applicable safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Tasks include:

• Perform installation modification troubleshooting testing repair calibration and operation of electrical electronic and mechanical equipment used in fire alarm and suppression systems intrusion alarm systems access control systems CCTV intercoms central clocks master clock control systems and other low-voltage control systems.
• Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment including computer-based fire alarm access control intrusion/security field devices and related interface hardware.
• Lay out fabricate and install electrical electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Update electronic and hard-copy system drawings in as-built format to maintain accurate system records and master CADD files.
• Read and interpret blueprints plans CADD drawings and sketches to estimate labor and material requirements. Provide technical support and information to Facilities Management Facilities Development and Capital Budget engineers designers architects and consultants as needed.
• Follow all applicable safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Materials Management

Tasks include:

• Order receive and maintain inventory of fire alarm security intrusion access control and related system components used for the repair maintenance and installation of electrical electronic and mechanical control systems.
• Maintain adequate stock levels to support ongoing maintenance repair and project needs.

Performed other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Washington State 06 Electrical License.
• One year of journey-level experience installing and/or maintaining fire alarm security access control intrusion detection fire suppression and CCTV systems in an institutional commercial or industrial environment.
• Experience working in sensitive or occupied environments including offices classrooms residence halls and restrooms.
• Valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment to operate state-owned vehicles and travel to work locations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong technical aptitude attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software used for work order tracking and time reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with students faculty staff and the public.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• NICET Level II certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

• Two additional years of skilled or journey-level experience installing and/or maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Two additional years of skilled or journey-level experience installing and/or maintaining security and intrusion systems.
• Two additional years of skilled or journey-level experience installing and/or maintaining access control and CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of Edwards SDU programming protocols and/or FireWorks fire alarm systems.
• Experience working alongside related trades including carpentry welding sheet metal electrical and plumbing in an institutional commercial or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC NFPA and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements.
• Ability to identify document and report NFPA code deficiencies and complete related preventive maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to perform work responsibly and in accordance with WWU policies procedures and standards.
• Fulfill Integrated Safety Security and Access Control responsibilities as assigned.
• Experience conducting auditability testing and radio frequency testing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations standard job safety practices and the proper use of respiratory protection equipment.

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity compliance with applicable laws WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color national origin age citizenship or immigration status pregnancy use of protective leave genetic status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed religion veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policies onProhibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MS 9021) 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Westerns campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

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