Fire Sprinkler Technician

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

Facilities Services

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

Austin, TX

General Notes

The Facilities Operations and Maintenance team is a highly responsive and knowledgeable crew that provides outstanding service for Facilities Services and the university community. Maintenance Operations, a branch of the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Division, provides comprehensive maintenance services in support of the University’s operations. Our teams offer opportunities for continuing education and various stipends for additional trade licenses. We are well‑matched for the university’s operational and maintenance needs, whether the facility is a brand new laboratory or our iconic Tower.

We aim to identify operations and maintenance issues before a repair is needed, using a thoughtful approach to resources, processes, and client service. The team is organized into a zone‑based structure and employs flexible work hours, data analysis, and technology to meet operational goals. Your skills will make a difference, contributing to operational excellence and enhancing the student experience.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

For more information on the Maintenance Operations group, please visit the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Website. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employee without sponsorship. The position is security sensitive; a criminal background check is required.

Provide journey level work associated with fire sprinkler systems, including testing, repair, inspection, maintenance, and operation.

• Perform journey‑level work in testing, repair, inspection, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems to meet NFPA codes using hand tools and monitoring devices.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler systems.
• Provide information to management for new projects and deferred maintenance planning.
• Review designs and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with NFPA codes and university construction standards.
• Maintain inventory control and inspect test equipment for safe operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors.
• Work from written or verbal instructions and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform other job‑related functions as assigned, including participation in the On‑Call program.

High school graduation or GED. Two years of experience in journey level installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of electronic equipment, systems, and components. Relevant education and experience may be…