Fire and Safety Systems Technician
- Open and Promotional
- Eligibility List at Vista Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/18/2026 Contact Shirley Indegno Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 59: $30.89
- $34.10/hour. Advance step placement, up to step 3, may be considered based on previous experience and education. Current employees promotional rules apply. Length of Work Year 12 months, 8 hours a day, Monday
- Friday 7:00am
- 3:30pm Employment Type Full Time
BENEFIT PACKAGE
A comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premium for employees and dependents is available. Additional benefits include paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays, with the District currently observing 16 paid holidays a year.
LOCATION
Maintenance Job Summary Job Summary Do you have a Vision? We Do!
Our Vision:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Do you want to be part of a team that inspires students to reach beyond the text book in innovative and technological ways? If you would like to work where a culture of Trust, Respect, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness are a part of the daily work environment then you have found it!
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait:
Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected;
Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait:
Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator;
Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait:
Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking;
Family and Community Partnerships Core Values:
Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness. To learn more, please continue reading about this posted opportunity. The purpose of a Fire and Safety Systems Technician is to maintain a variety of fire detection and alarm systems, master clock systems, intercom/public address systems, and audio/visual equipment; provide information on the proper operation of systems and services; ensure the completion of projects in a timely manner.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship program, degree, or certificate program in the electrician trade or four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of fire detection and alarm systems. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid California Driver's License and good driving record. A resume and letter of introduction is required in addition to the completed application. Questions answered with "see resume" will be considered incomplete.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprint fee is $40.00.
OPEN TESTING
- Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility Lists that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year.
Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant's skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. This position has a in-person performance examination which is a multiple choice exam
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or equivalent, combined with completion of a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certificate program or combined with four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of fire detection and alarm systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certificate
WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 15% walking, and 75% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / Qualifications
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid California Driver's License and good driving record. A resume and letter of introduction is required in addition to the completed application. Questions answered with "see resume" will be considered incomplete.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, TB test, fingerprinting and may include a physical exam. The physical and drug screen are paid for by the District. The candidate's portion of the fingerprint fee is $40.00.
OPEN TESTING
- Open to employees of the District and the public with the selection process resulting in one (1) Eligibility Lists that will be used to fill current vacancies and any future vacancies that occur within one (1) year.
Current permanent employees of the District will be awarded seniority points as per the contract. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may consist of an evaluation and scoring of application materials, written testing, oral interview and/or performance test to evaluate the applicant's skill, training and experience. The EdJoin system will time-out after a 20 minute period of perceived inactivity. Your responses to the supplemental questions are limited to 5,000 characters. This position has a in-person performance examination which is a multiple choice exam
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or equivalent, combined with completion of a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certificate program or combined with four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of fire detection and alarm systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certificate
WORKING CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 15% walking, and 75% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying.
Phone:
(760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org. A copy of the district's Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925 If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance. Comments and Other Information A completed on-line application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive an EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mailbox. In the event that you do not receive an email, you will need to apply again. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process since this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying.
Phone:
(760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org. A copy of the district's Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925 If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 888-900-8945 for assistance. Links Related To This Job Salary and Benefits City of Vista City of Vista Salary and Benefits Application Process View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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