Maintenance Operator-Fire Tech - M&O (2024-2025) - Prosper School District

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma

Texas Fire Alarm Technician License

Driving record that meets the requirements of the district’s insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient in calculating, organizing and lining up jobs to be done from small amount of information

Ability to use digital multi-meter

Ability to troubleshoot

Basic computer knowledge

Knowledge of fire alarms systems

Preferred Experience:

Five years as a Licensed Texas Fire Alarm Technician

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Install and maintain fire alarms

2. Perform any combination of measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit, using ruler and hand tools

3. Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects

4. Maintain tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts in order

5. Perform any duties that may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager or the Operations Manager and/or by the Director of M & O

6. Ensure that all Facilities Fire Alarm systems receive an annual inspections

Safety

7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.

8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand Tools

Power Tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Significant hearing; near vision; far vision; peripheral vision; color discrimination; depth perception

Physical Demands: Frequent bending; frequent stooping; frequent light lifting; frequent heavy lifting; frequent kneeling.

Environment: Subject to frequent interruptions; subject to frequent deadlines; subject to temperature extremes; subject to wet, slippery surfaces.

Mental Demands: Ability to read, ability to communicate effectively (verbal); ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to understand oral and written instructions.