Fire Alarm System Technician
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the fire alarm systems and pneumatic tube system that serve the medical, educational, and research facilities on the UAMS Campus. These systems are vital to the safety, comfort, and general wellbeing of patients, students and employees. This position is also responsible for assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the fire alarm systems and pneumatic tube system that serve the medical, educational, and research facilities on the UAMS Campus. These systems are vital to the safety, comfort, and general wellbeing of patients, students and employees. This position is also responsible for assisting with all problems and/or emergencies relating to facility issues on the UAMS Campus.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- HS diploma/GED
- Technical degree in electronics or similar may be accepted in lieu of experience
- 5 years of fire alarm maintenance experience
- Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record
- NICET Level 1 Certification
- State of Arkansas Alarm Systems Technician License
- Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate
- Thorough understanding of NFPA and experience with various fire alarm manufacturers
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree in electronics or similar
- 10 plus years of fire alarm maintenance experience
- NICET Level 2, 3, or 4 Certification
- Arkansas Journeyman Electrical License
- Swisslog Certificate of Training for Pneumatic Tube Systems
Requirements
- HS diploma/GED
- Technical degree in electronics or similar may be accepted in lieu of experience
- 5 years of fire alarm maintenance experience
- Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on Motor Vehicle Record
- NICET Level 1 Certification
- State of Arkansas Alarm Systems Technician License
- Intermediate computer program proficiency
- Thorough understanding of NFPA
- Experience with various fire alarm manufacturers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.