Safety Technician

Life Safety Technician

A sign-on bonus of $4,919 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in two installments within 12 months of hire: $2,459.50 within 30 days of hire date and $2,459.50 (12) months after hire date. This recruitment is for three (3) Electronics Specialist – Journey positions , , ). By applying, you will be considered for all three (3) positions.

Serves as a team member of the Life Safety/Electronics-Specialty and Emergency Generator Shop and supports the mission in the section's daily functions and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to performing routine and preventive maintenance (PM) inspections on Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression systems, Equipment Monitoring Systems, and other miscellaneous electronic systems and subsystems. Also installs and/or makes modifications to Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, and Equipment Monitoring Systems.

Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) and repairs on Life Safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA
12A, NFPA
25, NFPA
72 and the International Fire Code. Obtains and maintains licensure to legally perform inspections of these systems by the N.C. State Board of Examiners, which also requires additional National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications. Specific Life Safety system manufacturer certifications must also be obtained and maintained to perform any repairs or system modifications. The section currently maintains five different manufacturer system certifications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences
- Extensive fire alarm industry experience, including programming, troubleshooting, repair, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection, alarm, suppression, and life safety systems. Advanced knowledge of fire protection and life safety codes and standards, including NFPA, NEC, IFC, ADA, and North Carolina regulatory requirements. Expertise in electronic systems diagnostics, circuit-board-level troubleshooting, microprocessor-based systems, and system programming using computer-based tools. Factory certification from at least two major fire alarm manufacturers, with the ability to configure systems, ensure code compliance, and train end users.

Proven ability to manage service priorities and customer needs while collaborating professionally with stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and diverse client groups.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, work from lifts, climb ladders and/or work from scaffolding at least 10 ft. high, crawl under buildings, enter manholes and/or work in confined spaces, stoop, squat, and ability to move objects weighing 40 lb. or more, overhead. Ability to provide support for Bio-Safety Level (BSL) 2+ and 3 labs, which requires a baseline blood draw and physical.

Entry into hot labs, with an Environment Health & Safety department escort, required. Ability to wear respiratory protection, receive annual medical certification, and be fit tested and trained. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close.

Position/Schedule Requirements
- Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver's License, Weekend work occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
- The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.