Jason Bayley

Facilities and operations professional with extensive experience supporting large municipal and public school environments. Proven ability to oversee maintenance operations, supervise personnel, coordinate contractors, and maintain critical building infrastructure systems across multiple facilities. Experienced in regulatory compliance, life safety systems, and preventative maintenance planning.

Strong technical background in electrical, fire alarm, security, and communications systems with the leadership skills necessary to support safe and efficient facility operations.

Fire Communications Technician at Rochester Fire Department (2024-03 – Present)

Responsible for installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of emergency communication and fire alarm systems supporting municipal emergency response operations.

• Install and program mobile, portable, and console radio systems used by fire department personnel.
• Maintain the municipal fire alarm box system serving schools, hospitals, and public buildings throughout the city.
• Diagnose and repair communication equipment including dispatch consoles, radios, and system components.
• Perform preventative maintenance and field repairs using electronic diagnostic equipment and specialized tools.
• Install, test, and maintain fire alarm system infrastructure to ensure operational reliability and compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies while documenting maintenance activities through computerized records and logs.
• Prepare daily service documentation for repaired and tested equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office software and Motorola CPS APX programming systems for system configuration and documentation.

Technical Operations at Rochester City School District (2017-04 – 2024-03)

Supported district-wide facility operations and infrastructure management for a large urban school district.

• Oversaw maintenance operations, repairs, and capital improvement projects across 37+ elementary and secondary schools, administrative offices, and service facilities.
• Supervised maintenance personnel, including assigning work orders, monitoring work performance, and assisting with employee training and development.
• Coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure buildings and equipment remained safe and operational.
• Managed and maintained building systems including electrical infrastructure, fire alarm systems, PA systems, bell and clock systems, security systems, access control, and surveillance cameras.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations governing school facilities and environmental safety systems.
• Worked directly with the Director of Operations to coordinate building repairs, renovations, and long-term capital improvement initiatives.
• Assisted with departmental budgeting, purchasing of materials and equipment, and planning of long-term maintenance needs.
• Coordinated work performed by contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and district standards.
• Interpreted blueprints and system diagrams to assist with system installation, upgrades, and infrastructure repairs.
• Maintained operational documentation, work records, and inventory control systems.

Commissioning Technician at SimplexGrinnell (2007-06 – 2017-04)

Performed installation, programming, and commissioning of fire protection and security systems for commercial and institutional facilities.

• Installed and programmed fire alarm, access control, camera, and security systems.
• Conducted system inspections and testing in accordance with NFPA 10, 17A, 72, and 101 standards.
• Designed and installed fire suppression systems including wet chemical, dry chemical, clean agent, and foam systems.
• Interpreted construction blueprints and electrical schematics to install systems from initial construction through commissioning.
• Worked with multiple fire suppression system manufacturers including Pemall, Kidde, Ansul, Pyro-Chem, and Buckeye.
• Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and project managers during system installation and final system acceptance testing.

Inspector at Rochester Fire Equipment (2005-03 – 2007-06)

Performed inspection and maintenance of fire protection equipment for commercial and municipal clients.

• Conducted annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers and semi-annual inspections of fixed fire suppression systems.
• Maintained an extensive customer inspection route and service schedule.
• Ensured compliance with fire safety codes and local regulations.
• Held City of Rochester certification to inspect suppression systems and perform hydrostatic testing.

Degree in Fire Protection – Monroe Community College

Program in BOCES Precision Manufacturing – Monroe Community College

Program in Four-Year Technical Training – Monroe Community College