Fire Systems Technician - $2000 BONUS en Littleton Public Schools

Are you a skilled Fire System Technician looking for a reliable, rewarding career—not just another job?

Littleton Public Schools (LPS),  is seeking a Fire System Technician to help ensure the safety and security of our students and staff across our 25+ sites. In this hands-on role, you'll be a key player in maintaining and inspecting fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression systems in a district that values precision, safety, and long-term support for its employees.

Why Choose LPS?

• Stability & Purpose: Be part of a district that serves over 13,000 students and invests in long-term employee growth.

• Autonomy & Impact: Work independently across multiple school sites while directly contributing to school safety and community well-being.

• Consistent Schedule: Enjoy predictable hours, no travel beyond the district, and work-life balance.

• Opportunities to Grow: Expand your skill set with ongoing training and advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

• Meaningful Work: Your expertise helps ensure every student, teacher, and staff member stays safe—your work truly matters.

If you're a licensed Fire System Technician (or equivalent experience), and want a career where you’re valued for your expertise, LPS wants to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Littleton, CO | Great benefits, PERA retirement, and more!

You belong here. Join a place where your work protects futures.

Grade:  12
Pay Range: $33.59 - $39.61 per hour (Based on experience)
Vacation Time:  6.67 hours per month up to 5 years of service, 10 hours per month from 5 yrs - 10 yrs of service and 13.34 hours per month for 10 years and more.
Sick Time:  8 hours per month
Personal Days:  2 - 8 hour Personal Days
Work Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Location: This position is based out of the District Office (not a school site).
Calendar:  This is a full-time year round position (253 day calendar) based out of the District Security Office

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools.  We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. 

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Position Purpose: Responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, programming, and testing fire and security alarm devices District-wide. Duties also include maintaining required documentation, providing fire and security alarm technical support and training for individuals throughout the District, maintaining fire sprinkler systems, and annual kitchen system inspections, fire annual backflow inspection, fire extinguisher certification.

Essential Duties:

• Install, maintain, and repair fire and security alarm systems across all District buildings, ensuring optimal functionality and code compliance.

• Program and manage the IFC 10/10 and 20/20 fire and security system databases District-wide, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timely updates.

• Serve as a key liaison between contractors, Operations & Maintenance, school administrators, and facilities managers to oversee contractor performance, ensure high-quality system installations, and maintain alignment with District standards.

• Maintain detailed written documentation of all fire and security alarm system tests for every District facility, supporting compliance, accountability, and readiness for inspections.

• Regularly update and maintain fire alarm system drawings, point-to-point wiring documentation, and system performance reports to ensure accuracy for troubleshooting and planning.

• Provide expert-level technical support and hands-on training to administrative personnel, office staff, custodians, and maintenance teams on the operation and basic troubleshooting of fire and security systems.

• Clean and maintain smoke detector heads and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure proper functionality and reduce false alarms.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain low-voltage (12V & 24V AC/DC) circuits supporting fire and security alarm systems.

• Collaborate with District electricians to provide assistance and support for electrical projects and troubleshooting as needed.

• Respond promptly to after-hours emergencies involving fire and security systems, ensuring a rapid and effective resolution.

• Conduct annual inspections and testing of all fire alarm systems in compliance with life safety codes and regulations.

• Address reports from South Metro Fire Rescue, taking swift corrective action on identified issues or deficiencies.

• Identify and correct all fire system deficiencies across District facilities to maintain system integrity, safety, and compliance with fire codes.

Other Duties

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must maintain valid Colorado driver’s license and meet District auto insurability requirement
• District fire alarm training certifications required within 12  months after hire
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Minimum Level III National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• Criminal Background Check Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in the English language; bilingual abilities (oral and written) are highly preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, contractors, and the community.

• Calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to diffuse and manage stressful or volatile situations professionally.

• Proficient in computer use, including personal computing, keyboarding, and advanced understanding of both hardware and software systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications; ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and platforms.

• Working knowledge of general office equipment, including telephones, copiers, and fax machines.

• Preferred at hire: Experience in operating, installing, supporting, and maintaining PCs and associated application software.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

• Demonstrates professionalism in communication, dress, behavior, and interactions with students, parents, staff, and the public.

• Committed team player, willing to share knowledge, space, tools, and resources; supports collaboration and values the contributions of others.

• Growth-oriented mindset, open to change, and consistently seeks opportunities for improvement within the scope of authority.

• Dependable and punctual, with consistent attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours, including proper reporting of absences.

• Follows and promotes Board of Education policies, building and departmental procedures, and all relevant district regulations.

• Constantly required to reach, handle, reach over 60”, reach 30”-59”, reach below 29”, reach to floor, finger, feel; carry up to 50 lbs.; lift floor to chair level up to 50 lbs.; lift desk to chair level up to 50 lbs.; lift above shoulder level up to 34 lbs.; use hands to pinch, grasp, manipulate small objects, manipulate large objects, hold object in palm, feel; talk in person, talk on
  phone, hear in person, hear on phone, full hearing required; communicate verbally, understand verbal communication, communicate with coworkers;  measure, drive, eye/hand/foot control, left hand control, right hand control, two hand control; foot/pedal control, twist of head, twist of back, smell; interact with public or coworkers in person, communicate with coworkers
  and supervisor, accept supervisor authority, make independent decisions; work indoors and outdoors, work in varying temperatures. ? Frequently required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; lift floor to chair level up to 74 lbs.; lift from arm level, lift from floor; use hand to type on keyboard; talk with public; communicate with public; read.
• Occasionally required to carry up to 74 lbs.; lift floor to chair level up to 100 lbs.; lift desk to chair level up to 74 lbs.; lift above shoulder level up to 50 lbs.; use hand to write; jump, throw, run; interact effectively in group situations. 
• Employee may have to encounter: steps, narrow aisles, slick floors, concrete floors, wood floors, steep grades, uneven surfaces, narrow doorways less the 32”, elevator accessibility, ground level entrance, parking, curb ramps and walks, ramps, handrails for ramps, handrails for stairways, table heights, wet/humid, drafts, fumes, odors, dust,
  poor ventilation, gases, noise/vibration. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field vision. A detailed copy of the positions’ job analysis is on Inside LPS. Log into Inside LPS, click on the Human Resources icon and in the Positions Descriptions section click on Job Descriptions and Analyses.