The Physical Plant team is responsible for operations and maintenance of Wesleyan buildings and grounds. The team includes skilled tradespeople who maintain and repair campus buildings and associated equipment. The physical plant team also operates the Central Power Plant.

Reporting to the Electrical Shop Foreperson and working with Fire Safety and Facilities Administration, the technician is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and operation of the University’s Academic, Administrative and Residential Facilities Fire and Life Safety Systems.

The position will maintain, troubleshoot, test, install, inspect, and repair, fire and life safety systems, such as fire alarms and fire alarm devices.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform regular inspections to ensure that systems and equipment continue to work according to current federal, state, and local standards.

• Provide on-site emergency troubleshooting and repairs of Fire and Life Safety equipment.

• Oversee the testing of all alarm panel functions to make sure that every offered feature is functional.

• Participate in after-hours / emergency and fire drills.

• Respond to maintenance calls and use device manuals to repair non-functioning fire alarms and restore them to original functionality or replace them, if necessary.

• Prepare accurate and timely reports.

• Maintain a company vehicle and tools.

• Ensure a high level of customer service, satisfaction, and communication.

• Coordinate support from other Physical Plant trades and outside contractors as needed.

• Perform all other duties as assigned including similar work on other University owned buildings as directed.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions include Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Movement, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Bending, Lifting (up to 50 lbs.), Climbing ladders, and working from platforms and heights as needed.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, position in the physical plant bargaining unit. Typical work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm with 1/2-hour lunch break.

This position may be required to work frequent overtime shifts which may include returning to work between shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends as directed or called.

This position is classified as essential personnel. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are cancelled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

This position is required to work on campus.

(Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• C5, C6 or L5, L6 license with the State of Connecticut, or NICET certification in Fire Alarm systems

• A minimum of five years’ experience working in the testing, inspection, servicing, preventative maintenance and repair of fire alarm and fire suppression systems (wet, dry, pre-action and deluge).

• A minimum of five years’ experience working with low-voltage systems.

• Working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.

• Must be able to differentiate types/colors of wire.

• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.

• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and national building codes and other regulations applicable to area of responsibility.

• Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of personal protective equipment related to work being performed, knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and proper waste disposal methods and proper application of Lockout Tag out, confined space, and other safety procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and build to blueprints, drawings and specifications.

• Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated history of satisfied customer service and customer follow-up skills.

• Desktop computer skills including the fundamental use of internet, e-mail and

• maintenance management systems.

• Must have (or be able to obtain prior to hire) and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Must have the ability to be insured under the University's driving policy.

• Ability to provide your own basic tools of the trade including, but not limited to, wire cutters, armor cable cutter, line-man pliers, volt/ohm meter, screw drivers, insulated tools, wrenches, etc.

• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the position listed above with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Ability to meet the scheduling needs of the position as described above.

• Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and interacting collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Connecticut E-2 license.

• Experience with the following systems:

• Siemens (Desigo/FC2005/FC2025/FC2050/FS250/MXL V & IQ/SXL/XLS V/SYS-3)

• Simplex (4001/4004/4006/4007ES/4100ES)

• Notifier (320/500/640/3030/5000)

• Fire-lite (1000/424A/MS-25)

• Starlink

• Rapid Response Monitoring

• Radio Master Boxes (RMB)

• Knowledge of Ansul R-102 Hood systems and special hazard systems (CO2/Halon/FM-200/ FK-5-1-12 / Propellant N2)

• Knowledge of IT (Networking, HMI, SCADA) highly desirable.

• OSHA General Industry or Construction 10 Hour Certification

Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by September 25, 2024 when first review of applications will begin.

As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Compensation: $31.66-$34.52

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html .

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .

We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work.

In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.

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