Job Description

** Applications will be received until October 15, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

Repairs, tests, programs and troubleshoots all fire-alarm and clock equipment (e.g., master-clock, secondary-clock systems, fire alarm systems) in order to achieve a 100% system function for life safety.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $37.574-$38.257. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• L2 (Journeyman)
• Diagnoses, repairs or replaces faulty electronic components in fire alarm control systems
• Communicates and coordinates with third party testing company, and corrects deficiencies in accordance with Denver Fire Code requirements
• Conducts fire drill training for on site staff and responds to fire alarms Responds to fire alarms and conducts fire drills
• Determines products and supplies, coordinates material order and obtains supplies from vendors
• Prepares and cleans up job site, evaluates safety concerns for staff, students, and self
• Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice
• Assists with snow removal efforts on an on call basis
• Responds to emergency call outs as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L2: Four (4) years experience
• Commercial Fire Alarm Installation and troubleshooting experience
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards.
• Denver Fire License - CSA FA2 required.
• National Institute for Certification Engineering Technologies (NICET) preferred.
• Valid State of Colorado Journeyman and/or Master Electrician license preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.