Fire Safety Technician I
Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services is seeking a full-time Fire Safety Tech I. The anticipated schedule will be Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Under direct supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled duties required for inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety equipment. Utilizes plans for proper conformance with fire safety equipment codes and inspections of facilities to determine additional needs for fire safety equipment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uses handheld scanner to inspect extinguishers and other equipment as applicable codes require.
- Inspects buildings to locate hazardous conditions and code violations.
- Repairs and replaces components relating to fire safety equipment installations and associated database recordkeeping.
- Assists technicians with inspections and repair work of the fire and life safety equipment.
- Performs inspections in accordance with applicable codes and organizes inspection reports.
- Conducts routine surveys and inspections of equipment.
- Determines fire extinguisher type for hazards present, as related to the International Code Council and NFPA.
- Inspects and maintains fire extinguishers.
- Assists with NFPA Inspections.
- Provides emergency response to the University as needed.
- Other assigned duties.
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.
Application Process: Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact Joseph Beebe at joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
