Fire Safety Technician II

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fire safety technician ii

hanover, nh

monday-friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; saturday/sunday off

the fire safety technician ii must have skills and knowledge in the maintenance and repair of life safety systems. Performs regular inspections of fire safety assets, with main focus on fire extinguishers/hydro testing and fire doors. Assists with testing and maintaining life safety equipment, smoke and sprinkler testing. Under direction, makes minor repairs to fire safety systems. Maintains records, reporting and entering data.

• high school plus 3+ years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• high school graduate or ged.
• two years of relevant experience in fire safety systems or a related field.
• basic knowledge of and experience with fire safety systems.
• must be able to perform all tasks required of fire safety tech i position.
• basic computer skills; able to enter data correctly and document inspections in database.
• must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.
• familiarity with and basic skills in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of fire safety systems including alarms and sprinkler systems.
• familiarity with and basic skills related to both system and component functionality.
• knowledge of and the ability to apply all relevant local and national codes and safety regulations related to the installation, operation and maintenance of fire safety systems. Basic knowledge of the life safety codes.
• ability to use filling station to recharge extinguishers.
• knowledge of nfpa 10 fire extinguisher standards.
• skill in the use of sprinkler system repair and testing tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, drills, torches, pipe threaders, bending tools, wrenches and similar.
• ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
• ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• must successfully complete and remain certified and compliant in all safety or trades related course work as may be required by the college.
• willingness to work overtime as required.
• customer service orientation.

• driver safety - electrical safety related work practices
• lock-out/tag-out
• respirator training
• fit and physical examination
• working in confined spaces
• laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
• asbestos awareness training
• blood borne pathogen training

• technical school graduate or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• knowledge of av systems.
• skill in the use of alarm system repair and testing tools and equipment such as signal generators and voltmeters, soldering irons, screwdrivers, wiring tools and similar.
• basic computer skills and familiarity with troubleshooting and programming fire alarm panels.

billy lyons, fire & security systems mtnce mngr

email: billy.j.lyons

dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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