FIRE SIGNAL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 1

   JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

   A position in this job category typically installs, tests, trouble-
   shoots, and repairs fire alarm systems, fire traffic signal systems and
   wiring systems; installs and repairs overhead and underground cables;
   and operates and tests radio communications equipment.

   CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

       NOTE: The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work
       are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not
       include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of
       the duties that may be performed.

   Tests fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems

   Operates mobile and base station radio communications equipment

   Operates a motor vehicle

   Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks

   Operates volt or ohm meters

   Repairs fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems

   Repairs wiring systems, electrical components and conduit systems

   Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components

   Repairs overhead and underground cables, and conduit systems

   Installs overhead and underground cables

   Installs fire alarm systems

   Installs wiring and conduit systems

   Operates hoisting equipment

   Tests mobile radio communications equipment

   Troubleshoots problems with fire traffic signal systems and fire alarm
   systems

   Tests wiring systems

   Operates fire apparatus

   Adjusts equipment to manufacturer's specifications

   Relays fire alarms

   Tests electronic circuitry

   Applies appropriate safety procedures

   Writes narrative letters or reports

   Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies

   Answers routine questions

   Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

   Assists in rescue operations

   Assists in fire suppression activities

   CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

   Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity

   Knowledge of procedures for installing overhead and underground cables

   Knowledge of procedures for testing wiring systems

   Knowledge of schematic symbol system

   Knowledge of procedures for installing fire signal systems

   Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

   Knowledge of solid-state circuitry theory and principles

   Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronics

   Knowledge of electronic component color codes

   Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies relating to fire
   safety or protection

   Knowledge of procedures for operating fire suppression apparatus

   Knowledge of the principles and techniques of rescue operations

   Knowledge of fire fighting techniques

   Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax,
   punctuation, verb agreement, or tense

   Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters

   Knowledge of procedures for testing mobile radio communications
   equipment

   Knowledge of procedures for operating mobile and base station radio
   communications equipment

   Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

   Skill in operating a motor vehicle

   Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

   Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers,
   pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical
   conduit and wiring work

   Ability to operate hoists

   Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

   Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials

   Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with fire signal systems

   Ability to repair underground cables

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems

   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

       EDUCATION:

       Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training
       program in electrical or electronic technology.

       EXPERIENCE:

       One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation,
       maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components,
       equipment or systems.

       LICENSE:S, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

       Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
       the State of New Jersey.

       Appointee will be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
       License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
       vehicle being operated only if it is necessary to perform the
       essential duties of the position.

       Appointee may be required to possess a FCC General Radiotelephone
       Operator License, Radio Industry Competency Certificate, or
       equivalent license or certification specific to radio operation and
       repair.

       SUBSTITUTION

       Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute
       one (1) year of additional experience.

   FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job
   Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department
   of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.

   Occupational Group:  Repair of Electrical Equipment

   Occupational Family: Signal Repair

   Level       Title Code        Title Reference           Effective:
   1           01846             72021301(C)               3/19/94

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01846
L
C
  
N/A
12
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/19/1994