Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician - Beginning 2024-2025 School Year

 

Location: Service Center, 4041 N 72 Street, Omaha, NE 68131

 

Reports To:  Supervisor of Maintenance, Service Center

 

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:  261 Duty Days / Non-Exempt

 

Salary Schedule: This is a full-time negotiated position. Salary grade 50L based on Negotiated Agreement

 

 

Qualifications and Competencies:

Responsibilities:

  1. Diagnose and repair file alarm systems and components.
  2. Install fire alarm components.
  3. Inspect fire alarm systems.
  4. Inspect fire extinguishers.
  5. Repair and alteration of other low voltage systems.
  6. Trade related tasks as assigned by the Foreman, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor of Maintenance.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by manager, foreman, and/or administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

 

Equipment:  Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment  use.

 

Travel:   Local travel will be required.

Interrelations:

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools and departments to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.  Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.  All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment:

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

 

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

 

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political afiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

 

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 531-299-0240.

 

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.