Alarm Specialist (260 Days)

•  Analyze the operating condition of district alarm systems, identify any problems, and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Install fire and/or security alarm systems, to include layout wiring, conduit and wire mold work, walk testing, and area cleanup.
• Multiple years of troubleshooting experience.
• Survey building structures to determine the means, material, and labor necessary to install an alarm system or additional coverage to an existing alarm system.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of all district alarm systems.
• Procure the necessary materials for the job according to district purchasing policies and maintenance directives, and complete all required documentation.
• Instruct school personnel regarding the location, proper operation, and common malfunctions of the alarm system; inform Central Control before starting any work and after completing work on an alarm system.
• Read and interpret zone maps, wiring diagrams, blueprints, program sheets, and schematics.
• Maintain inventory of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles as assigned daily, inform supervisor of any known problems immediately and provide documentation during inspection and/or inventory of tools, equipment, and vehicle as required
• Follow District safety guidelines, using good safety practices for operating hand and power tools and equipment as need for job completion. Wear safety equipment as assigned, at all times. 
• Maintain accurate records for labor, materials, work order completion, project orders, manufacture's technical data sheets, material safety data sheets, and other Maintenance records.   
• Report observed maintenance problems that require action of other Maintenance departments. 
• Communicate effectively with principals, department heads, district staff, and all other auxiliary services personnel in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair, and complete each job or project.
• Employee may be required to respond to after hour/emergency callouts, be placed on an emergency call out rotation, and flex work hours to accommodate job completions.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Comply with District policies and procedures. 
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate. 

•  High School diploma or USA equivalency
• Texas Fire Alarm License or Nicet Level 2 license required
• Associate’s Degree in Electronics. preferred not required
• Three (3) years of work-related experience 
• Two (2) years of programming of FACP’s - Notifier/Edwards/Fire Lite/Silent Knight preferred 
• Security System experience - Napco, preferred not required
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of electrical and electronic theory

• Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities under general supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work under time pressures and demand of the position to ensure achievement of completion deadlines

• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated skills in accurate record keeping and computer data base management, including work orders and material procurement
• Demonstrated ability to complete work orders accurately
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record that meets District standards
• Must pass a Dallas ISD random drug test

Job Details
Work Locations: Maintenance And Facility Services, 3701 BOTHAM JEAN BOULEVARD, BOX 75, Dallas, 75215
Job: Alarm Specialist
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 29.05
Median Salary: 35.43
Job Posting: Sep 23, 2026