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ELECTRICAL TECH JOURNEYMAN-FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

School/Department:  PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS
City & Zip: 

OAKLAND PARK, FL, US, 33309

Requisition #:  15161
Posting Closing Date:  06/30/2025
School Year:  2024-2025

POSITION GOAL

To install, repair, maintain and/or certify that the fire alarm systems are operable, including central control panels, system devices and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program. 
  • Satisfactory completion of the Broward County School District's Electronic Technician Apprenticeship Program in Fire Alarm Systems. 

OR

  • Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
  • Six (6) years of recent professionally paid experience in electronic repair of Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Possess the ability to effect repairs from drawings or sketches; estimate material supplies and labor costs. 
  • Must have the ability to use all power and hand tools associated with the trade and perform all tasks with little or no supervision.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of electronics and related equipment and be able to determine the proper materials for each job.
  • Ability to work effectively from ladders with due regard to safety for self and others. 
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. 
  • Able to work well with others. 
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs/complete tasks without assistance. 
  • Willing to answer emergency calls at all hours, including off hours. Must have a valid Florida Driver's License. 
  • This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. 
  • Computer skills as required for the position.
     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-142

SKILLS

    COMPETENCIES

      CERTIFICATIONS

        LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

        Hourly Rate: $31.48 - $33.87 per hour

         

         

        Work Calendar: 261

         

         

        NOTE: New Hires will be hired at the Minimum of the assigned Salary Range

         

        Please Note:

        All candidates offered a position at the School Board of Broward County are subject to a national pre-employment background check. Employment is contingent upon the completion and review of a successful background check.

        All Applications are Subject to Florida Public Records Law.
         


        Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
        Nearest Secondary Market: Miami