Fire & Safety Technician III

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus Time Type:
Full time Worker Type:
Regular Job Req : R109134

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree/Vocational Technical Training in Fire Science and/or Electronics and two (2) years of experience in maintenance of Fire and/or Life Safety Equipment. Certified by the State of Kentucky to inspect and maintain Sprinkler Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems. Factory certification on Grinell DCP-200 and/or Grinell Mini-plex 1000 systems. This certification can be used in place of the Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Systems Certification.

Valid driver's license and must be insurable through the University. Must pass pre-employment physical. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.

The Fire & Life Safety Technician III position will install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression systems and life safety systems. Inspect, test and repair fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels, fire alarm related devices and test fire alarm systems, life safety equipment and peripheral equipment. Identifies hazard defects and the need for adjustment or repair. Follow up on corrective actions.

Understand the National, State and Local Fire Safety Codes and law that pertain to the University Buildings. Troubleshoot alarms and answer calls regarding life safety devices and perform general building maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned. Maintain all UPS Systems, security panels and card readers for all University facilities. This position responds to emergencies and is designated as critical personnel.

The employee is required to participate in standby and on-call rotations and must be physically present in the workplace as needed. The employee must report to or remain at work during University emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that meets the University’s insurability requirements.

Responsible for inspections, testing, emergency response and maintaining facility life safety and security systems. Assist with installation or upgrades on fire alarms in University campus buildings. Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to codes, standards and properly functioning. Working knowledge of current building, fire and life safety codes as related to fire alarms. Perform plan review of new and existing fire and life systems per NFPA 1031.

Test and repair alarm systems already installed. Experience with and ability to diagnose fire alarm system issues and to maintain, adjust repair, and replace a variety of fire alarms and related components. Performs periodic maintenance on fire alarm systems equipment in accordance with the PM Program, NFPA and manufacturer's guidelines. Diagnoses, repairs, and performs scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing fire alarm, detection, notification, and reporting systems.

Ensures compliance with the applicable IBC, IFC and NFPA codes, UFC Code and satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Properly document deficiencies/impairments noted during inspections or service work and follow required process of reporting deficiencies while on-site. Respond to campus fire & life safety emergencies of:
Fire and sprinkler activations, security alarms, elevator alarms, process alarms, power outages, and general emergencies affecting campus community. Perform life safety detail during sporting and special dignitary events. Assist with or perform installation, repair, and maintenance of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, backflow prev enters, fire hydrants, underground and fire pumps. Assist with or perform fire sprinkler, fire pump and other water-based equipment inspections and testing.

Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge of NFPA standards is a plus (including 70 and 72). Requisite Knowledge of NFPA standards of and including: NFPA 1 National Fire Code, 10 Fire Extinguishers, 13 Fire Sprinkler Installations, 17a/96 Chemical Rangehood Systems, 20 Fire Pumps, 25 Inspecting testing fire…