What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician - Fire Extinguisher position at Katy Independent School District?
Reports To; Fire Systems Supervisor
Duty Days: 260 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: A05 - 8HR
Date Revised: 10/2024
Qualifications:
College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)
Texas Driver’s License
Fire Extinguisher License Type B – Portables or able to acquire within 6 months of employment
Type K Cooking systems license or able to acquire within 1 year of employment
Physically able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Primary Purpose:
Help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair and install fire extinguishers and fire hoses.
- Must be able to clean recharge extinguishers.
- Perform repair and/or new work as requested on approved work order request and maintain worklog with campus location and services.
- Assist other department staff when requested by supervisor.
- Take all safety precautions related to all trades and report to Maintenance Supervisor any hazardous situations.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate work schedules.
- Assist with Fire Marshal inspections.
- Assist with emergency response to fire alarm calls.
- Attend CEU training to maintain license.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Multimeter and other department specialty testing equipment; soldering iron; wire puller; pipe benders and threaders; hand and power tools (saw, drills, etc.); trencher; ladder. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, around electrical power lines, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent districtwide travel.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
