Fire Safety Technician III

Qualifications:

Minimum Eligibility 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:

•        Valid Driver’s license is required and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety driving Standards is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possesses NICET II In Fire Alarm Systems.
• 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 carry a 20# ABC extinguisher up flights of stairs
• Knowledge of 2015 International Fire Code, NFPA, NEC, and other codes and standards.
• Knowledge of various fire extinguishers, suppression systems, and sprinkler systems.
• 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 of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the public.
• Ability to instruct and teach other, both formally and informally
• Knowledge of technical drafting or engineering practices, procedures and reference sources. Include.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures related to the design and construction coordination of new and remodel/repair projects.
• Ability to identify and evaluate technical problems when conducting performance testing procedures.
• Skill in utilizing computer software for uses such as design, scheduling, planning and or data management.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on life safety and electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the life safety and electrical field.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment of the electronics field and skill in their safe use, as well as knowledge of life safety systems and equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret local, state, and national electrical and fire codes.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks while remaining calm in stressful and time sensitive situations.

Merit 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 subject to a criminal background check and a driver’s license check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.