Multnomah County
AlarmTechnician
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“Alarm Technician at Multnomah County. Skills: Commercial fire alarms, Access control, Security systems, Limited energy systems. Design, layout, install, repair, program and upgrade electronic systems and equipment in accordance with regulations, codes, and the needs of the facility.. Perform fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with NFPA Chapter 14.”
Industry & Context.
solve problems
Drive a County vehicle during work hours., Employees who have been designated as operationally essential (“Essential”) are required to report for duty regardless of facility closure or curtailment of some or all County operations., Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or the County cannot support ongoing telework from other locations., All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response., Employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent education, Three (3) of experience at the journey level working with commercial fire alarm, access control, or security systems including the design, programming, repair, and testing of such systems. (Equivalency 4 years of qualifying training and/or experience)., Requires a State of Oregon Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Class A (LEA) License., This position requires a valid driver’s license., Ability to obtain CJIS Authorization, should a job offer be extended.
Nice to Have
Experience in servicing electronic equipment., Electronic-related coursework in basic electronics., National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification., Experience in large, complex, integrated building systems, such as Notifier, Kantech, and DSC., Advanced troubleshooting and high-level programming experience.
What You'll Do.
program and upgrade electronic systems and equipment in accordance with regulations
and the needs of the facility.
Perform fire alarm inspection
testing and maintenance in accordance with NFPA Chapter 14.
Create and maintain tracking databases for Countywide alarm system users including remote monitoring and employee photo identification.
Study and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Keep accurate records
provide reports of work performed
and document system design and any changes for future work and services.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with other teams, contractors, and clients to improve systems and solve problems
Full Job Description
**Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.** **Pay Range:** $46.24 - $47.66 Hourly **Department:** Department of County Assets (DCA) **Job Type:** Regular Represented **Exemption Status:** United States of America (Non-Exempt) **Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):** May 25, 2026 **The Opportunity:** ****Overview:**** Do you hold a State of Oregon Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Class A (LEA) license? Do you have experience with commercial fire alarms, access control, or security systems? Then consider joining Multnomah County’s Facilities and Property Management team as an [_Alarm Technician_](https://multco.us/job-profiles/alarm-technician)! You'll help keep our 160 County buildings running smoothly. As the go-to person for limited energy systems, you'll tackle tasks independently and collaborate with other teams, contractors, and clients to improve systems and solve problems**.** ****Essential Job Duties:**** * Design, layout, install, repair, program and upgrade electronic systems and equipment in accordance with regulations, codes, and the needs of the facility. * These systems include: * A) fire detection, * B) intrusion detection, * C) access control including employee photo identification, and * D) other low-voltage systems, such as nurse/jury call systems and duress (panic) alarms. * Perform fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with NFPA Chapter 14. * Create and maintain tracking databases for Countywide alarm system users including remote monitoring and employee photo identification. * Study and interpret blueprints and specifications. * Keep accurate records, provide reports of work performed, and document system design and any changes for future work and services. * Drive a County vehicle during work hours. The County understands that if you have verifiable technician work experience, programming experience, design capabilities, and repair experien
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