Project Manager- Hi-Rise Fire Alarm (Closed)

PROJECT MANAGER – HI-RISE FIRE ALARM

Program:            Los Angeles Unified School District – Division of District Operations
Salary Range:     $81.3K to $95.6Kannual base salary plus benefits

DUTIES:

• Maintains fire alarm and related systems for the District’s high-rise and other administrative offices
• Troubleshoots all alarm issues and coordinates events occurring on the fire alarm systems
• Provides direction to Central Shop Supervisor, Project Managers and Crafts Supervisors on performing surveys
• Performs job cost estimates; writes requisitions for materials and supplies
• Inspects Fire Life Safety systems to insure compliance with local codes and specifications
• Coordinates, supervises and inspects maintenance contract work
• Repairs & makes corrections required resulting from City and Fire Department inspections for HQ buildings
• Plans and estimates long term improvements and upgrades to the fire life safety system
• Maintains reasonable inventory of fire alarm parts and supplies
• Surveys sites, plans, schedules, inspects, & certifies completion of fire life safety systems and operations performed by the District and contractor personnel involving the construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration of such systems
• Prepares scopes of work and work with contractors for improvements and installation
• Prepares correspondence, reports, instructions, and manuals regarding safety related to fire alarm systems
• Provides emergency responses and related services to minimize safety hazards to students, employees, and others
• Identifies and evaluates equipment, supplies, techniques, and systems
• Coordinates resolution of construction project issues in accordance with district policy, applicable laws, and regulations
• Programs fire alarm system when changes or upgrades are completed; prepare as-built drawing layouts and location of fire alarm devices
• Provides monthly preventive maintenance on main fire alarm systems & remote power supplies; submits Fire Life Safety drawings to the Los Angeles Fire Department for plan review and issuance of permits
• Maintains voltage counts; water-flow & tamper switches; fire extinguisher location & status; stairwell lighting for motion detection functions and repairs issues as needed
• Provides trainings to School Safely Officers to prepare for emergency situations; part of the (ERT) Utility crew to help get needed systems back online after an emergency event
• Provides supervision in the fire control room during fire drills & active alarm events

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) or more years of full time paid professional experience in building maintenance related to hi-rise fire alarm systems; testing and inspection; and overseeing tasks involved in the installation of various fire, security and low voltage systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of fire alarm panels and security systems
• Experience in working with vendors, manufacturers and contractors
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify and manage client expectations

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in any related field

OR

• Candidates without the required Bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 10 years of experience. Four of the ten years of the required experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis
• CA State License for Fire Life and Safety Technician

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume: Monday October 15, 2018 @ 8:00am (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Project Manager Hi Rise Fire Alarm

Approximate Processing Time:
Shortlist: within 1 week from resume submission
Interview: within 2 weeks from resume submission
Selection notification: within 3 weeks from resume submission
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