Fire Safety Technician

Fire Safety Technician I:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of post-high school training in the basic skills of fire prevention or any combination of training and experience in fire prevention work from which comparable knowledge and ability is acquired, or
• Certified as a Fire Inspector 1 or NICET Certification Level 1 in a Fire Alarm/Protection System.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University Driving Policy standards.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in fire prevention.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability and skill to operate safely and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.
• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to move up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including heights, confined spaces, poorly lit areas, high sound levels, with possible exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and neurological, and other environmental hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Fire Safety Technician II:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of experience in electrical or control trade, including apprenticeship; or two years related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience totaling four years.
• Certified as NICET 2 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to meet and maintain Fleet Services campus driving requirements.

DESIRABLES: 

• Knowledge of various fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in fire prevention.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability and skill to operate safely and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.
• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to move up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including heights, confined spaces, poorly lit areas, high sound levels, with possible exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and neurological, and other environmental hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Fire Safety Technician III:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions or similar tasks.
• Appropriate certifications in specialized field including NICET (sprinkler/alarm)

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to meet and maintain Fleet Services campus driving requirements.

DESIRABLES:

• Knowledge of various fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in fire prevention.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability and skill to operate safely and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.
• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to move up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments including heights, confined spaces, poorly lit areas, high sound levels, with possible exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and neurological, and other environmental hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at (319) 467-1454 or andrew-brus@uiowa.edu.

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