Alarm Technician II

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0078651

Location: Fayetteville, AR
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Closing Date:
03/05/2026

Type of Position:
Skilled Crafts and
Trades

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work
Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation
among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance
the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills,
fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of
Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region
surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also
quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of
Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes
university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review
before applying for the opening.

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Department:
Alarm & Life Safety Shop

Department’s
Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/

Summary of Job
Duties:
The Alarm Technician II is responsible for installing access control systems in campus buildings (CCTV, card access,
etc.); Installs electrical wiring for security/fire alarm systems in campus buildings; pull wire/cable; help maintain database for card
access for campus buildings; troubleshoot electrical problems with security/fire alarm systems, card access & CCTV; After hours/on-call
emergencies.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain
collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I Certification
  or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in fire alarm systems experience, including alarm and
  detection, notification, sprinkler monitoring, and interfaces and controls for agent releasing suppression systems
• Experience with
  computer hardware, operating systems, IT networking
• Valid Driver License in good standing

Preferred
Qualifications:

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II Certification
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Experience with
  low voltage
• Experience with installation access controls
• Leadership Skills

Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades
• Knowledge of
  the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals,
  schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings
• Skill in the use and care of tools and machinery used in one or more of the skilled
  trades
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge and use of a CMMS/Work Order Management system and
  associated mobile platforms, if applicable
• Knowledge understanding of Microsoft Office products such as email,
  spreadsheets
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff or apprentices
• Advance knowledge of computer hardware,
  operating systems, and IT networking or issues related to these areas

Additional Information:

Salary
Information:

$63,138.50 – $70,154; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to
Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special
instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Caitlin Hughes,
Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@uark.edu

All application materials must
be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse
Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants
being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain
positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required
checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information
alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information
will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to
attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a
culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal
opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and
employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion,
protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the
application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the
first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information
Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical
Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes

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