The Fire System Control Technician effectively maintains and performs diagnostics and logistical programming, both individually and in teams to maintain CWU Campus Fire Systems and Control Systems, while also assisting the rest of the Environment Maintenance Control System (EMCS) Shop employees in their day-to-day automated control system preventative maintenance. The incumbent works independently on tasks and monitors progress against defined parameters and campus system standards. The duties, specific tasks or combinations of tasks are to be performed in a professional and efficient manner incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. Perform work maintaining CWU Fire System and Control Systems. Work may include but not limited to:
- Review new fire life safety system installs. Make recommendations based on your experiences and knowledge.
- Provide technical guidance, fire preventive resource and code interpretation to other Facilities Management Department (FMD) staff members and supervisors.
- Make recommendations for processes and procedures for all aspects of life safety systems. Recommend training and keep up on continuing education for required certifications.
- Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair various types of Fire Protection Systems, Alarm Systems, and uninterruptible power supplies.
- Work as a team to develop testing plans, Preventative Maintenance Plans, SOPs and related documents and documentation.
- Work as a team with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to conduct annual inspections with Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue. Work with supervisor to ensure deficiencies found during inspections are corrected.
- Inspect, test, service, maintain and repair various mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems on apparatus such as heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, or refrigeration systems, clock systems, low voltage lighting and intrusion systems. Maintain and operate electronic equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic counters; diagnose control equipment to component level, such as, amplifiers, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and electronic counters. Trouble-shoot and repair central supervisory control system components such as I/P, E/P transmitters and transducers, digital controllers and PLC's.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in fire protection systems, life safety systems and related code requirements and/or a Technology Degree in a related field and one (1) year of professional experience. Additional experience in fire protection engineering, or equivalent, may substitute, year for year, for educational requirements.
- One (1) year experience in HVAC controls and/or computer monitoring systems.
- Excellent professional, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft software suite or similar, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
- OR any combination of education and/or experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's or Technical Degree in engineering; and two years of fire protection or closely related field.
- NICET Level 2 in Fire Alarm Systems and Water Based Inspection and Testing.
- Experience with any of the following: construction plan review, working with state level contracts, project management, scheduling of contractors, documentation of fire related activities, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) production, policy review and essential document review and creation.
- Experience with any of the following software: Allerton Building Automation, Yokogawa Centum, Acuity NLight Software, and Simplex True Site Workstation.
- Experience with Simplex Fire Alarm Systems.
- EL06 Electrical License.
- Ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives and relevant societal issues into everyday conversations.
- Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values.
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application at CWU.edu careers page and attach: A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for three professional references. Screening Begins: October 28, 2026