Fire Safety Technician I​/II​/III

Overview

Our Fire Safety Technicians ensure that every campus facility meets the highest standards of fire protection and life‑safety. Through inspections, system maintenance, hazard identification, and code compliance work, they help create a safer environment for the entire community.

• Fire Safety Technician I:
  Under direct supervision, perform skilled and semi-skilled duties for inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety equipment. Use plans to ensure conformance with fire safety equipment codes and inspect facilities to determine needs for fire safety equipment.
• Fire Safety Technician II:
  Under general supervision, conduct inspections, tests and consultations to ensure compliance with good safety practices and standards under IFC and IBC, NFPA, and applicable Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health laws for all buildings and facilities. Identify safety hazards and recommend remedies; install, maintain, calibrate, and repair life safety control systems related to fire alarms and protection.
• Fire Safety Technician III:
  Under general supervision, conduct inspections, tests and consultations to ensure compliance with safety laws for all buildings and facilities; oversee and coordinate engineering drawings, justifications, and estimates for accuracy; modify and maintain complex life safety equipment; provide functional supervision over support staff including other Technicians.

• Fire Safety Technician I: High school graduation or equivalent; two years of post-high school training in basic fire prevention skills, or any combination of training and experience in fire prevention; or certified as a Fire Inspector 1 or NICET Certification Level 1 in a Fire Alarm/Protection System; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fire Safety Technician II: Two years of experience in electrical or control trade (including apprenticeship); or two years related experience with activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, and recommending actions; or an equivalent combination totaling four years; NICET II in Fire Alarm Systems or NICET 1 in Water Based Fire Protection or NICET 1 in Special Hazards;
  
  must possess and maintain NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certificates; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fire Safety Technician III: Five years of related experience including project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, and recommending actions; appropriate certifications such as NICET (sprinkler/alarm); and a valid driver’s license.

• Job Category:
  Merit
• Type of Position:
  Regular
• Service
  
  Schedule:
  
  Calendar Year
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Shift: First Shift
• Pay Grade:
  Fire Safety Technician I: 11;
  Fire Safety Technician II: 14;
  Fire Safety Technician III: 16
• Starting Hourly Wage:
  Fire Safety Technician I: $21.34;
  Fire Safety Technician II: $24.41;
  Fire Safety Technician III: $26.64 (may be higher based on qualifications)

All application materials received by May 20, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply, click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required but can be attached when applying. For questions regarding the application process, email careers-support or call .

Iowa's cost of living is relatively low. See the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area in the cost of living calculator. Our compensation package includes excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. For more about the Cedar Valley community, visit

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment or call .

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check, including a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude employment. The University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are encouraged from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Campus Security & Crime Statistics information, including the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report, is available from the Department of Public Safety. A paper copy is available at 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.