FACILITIES SERVICES
Job Description
Campus Engineering & Operations
Program Operations Specialist (Fire Alarm)
Job Code: 1540 – Contract Classified
Fire Alarm Maintenance & Construction Specialist
Department Introduction:
Campus Engineering provides professional engineering support for the design, construction, operation and maintenance
of all University facilities. Campus Operations maintains and operates critical building systems including fire/life safety
systems, elevator systems, building environmental systems and controls, central clock systems, high voltage distribution
systems, and a utility shutdown coordination program. Campus Operations also provides emergency maintenance
response service to the Seattle campus community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Utilities produces steam,
emergency electrical power, chilled water, and compressed air for the campus.
Job Purpose:
Campus Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a Fire Alarm Maintenance & Construction Specialist. This
individual will be responsible for coordinating with construction and maintenance personal and planners to ensure that
University fire safety systems remain operational and in continuous compliance with regulatory requirements, while
maintaining quality control and ensuring minimal disruption to clients during renovations, alterations, and construction.
This person will work directly with department heads, directors, managers, supervisors, skilled trades leads, capital
projects office, contractors, and office staff in the Seattle Campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Research, plan and provide instructions for performance of work on fire safety systems to remain in compliance
with regulatory requirements and to allow work to proceed while protecting the of building occupants, workers and
campus facilities
 Prepare estimates and work requests to initiate the performance of work required to maintain the continuous
operations of campus fire safety systems ducting planned construction, maintenance or renovations
 Review and write recommendations to EH&S on quality and life cycle expectancies of the University's existing fire
safety systems
 work closely as team member with the Fire Protection Engineers at EH&S in the planning and inspection of fire
safety systems in campus buildings
 Act as Campus Operation's liaison to the CPO and Campus Engineering responsible for coordination of
installation and alteration of FA systems and fire sprinkler systems for the University of Washington
 Review plans, provide advice and write recommendations regarding fire safety systems in proposed new
construction
 Act as the University's agent in commissioning of all FA systems and electronic monitoring of sprinkler systems in
all new campus construction
 Attend construction meetings and participate as a partner in the planning of installation or alteration of fire safety
systems in campus construction projects
 Inspect new installations
 Write commissioning reports for CPO and the Life Safety Systems Manager
 Write detail reviews on fire life safety systems elements of construction plans and submittals for inclusion in the
official construction documents for campus construction projects
 Act as CE&O liaison with FMC shops in planning, coordination, documentation, and inspection of work affecting
fire life safety systems, to ensure continuous operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and to
minimize disruption to building occupants
 Conduct inspections, compile data, make recommendations and prepare reports to ensure regulatory compliance
concerning fire life safety systems
 Coordinate compilations of confidence test data, verify completion and documentation of required tests, prepare
periodic reports for SFD and other reports as needed
 Perform other duties as assigned
 Regular and predictable attendance is required
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Core Competencies:
 Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
 Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
 Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
 Be responsible and accountable
 Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
 Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
 Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
 Exhibit a professional work ethic
 Continuously promote a safe work environment
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted
 A minimum of five years of recent experience at the Lead level or above with fire life safety systems installation,
maintenance, repair, and design review; and major fire alarm systems review and design
 Experience with Simplex fire alarm systems, programming to factory specifications and the Seattle Fire
Department requirements
 In-depth knowledge of fire sprinklers
 Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
 Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to coordinate the work of others
 Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal
requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
 Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
 Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
 Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of
chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
 Experience with fire safety systems at the University of Washington Seattle campus
 National Institute of Certified Electronics Technicians certification at Level II or higher
Conditions of Employment:
 Must possess a current and valid Washington State driver’s license
 Must possess a current and valid City of Seattle Fire Department FA-1 certification
 Must be able to communicate effectively on portable radios, cell phones, and regular telephones
 Must be able to climb ladders, spend hours in the campus tunnel system, and walk the entire tunnel system
 Must be able to walk up and down stairs without assistance
 Must be willing to enter BL-2 and BL-3 laboratories (shower in- shower out facilities)
 Must be willing to work in live animal quarters
 Must be willing to work shifts in excess of eight hours as necessary
 A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire
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