Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist I
About The Position
The Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist I works under general supervision in Texas A&M University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department. The role conducts inspections, collects data, documents findings, and schedules inspections for one or more fire and life safety systems or equipment types, including fire extinguishers and fire hydrants. The specialist performs system and equipment inspections; documents fire hydrant flow tests and updates databases; provides current flow-test data or conducts new tests for construction and renovation projects; and assists construction groups with relevant data. The position also inventories and barcodes fire safety equipment and certain newly installed doors, shutters, and curtains, and uses hydrostatic testing equipment for portable fire extinguishers. The specialist assists supervisors, collaborates with personnel on special events requiring fire and life safety input, and responds with other personnel to emergencies to assist emergency responders. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, codes, university policies and safety requirements, as well as the ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. It is security-sensitive and subject to a criminal history investigation.
Requirements
- Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of experience in fire and life safety or a related field.
- DOT security training, or ability to complete the training within 60 days.
- Texas driver's license, or ability to acquire one within 60 days.
- Knowledge of inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire hydrants.
- Ability to operate hand tools and hydrostatic testing equipment.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.
- Ability to lift, carry, and climb stairs or ladders while carrying moderate to heavy objects.
- Ability to work in cold and hot conditions and in dusty environments.
Nice To Haves
- Fire Inspector certification.
- Certified or licensed fire extinguisher technician qualification.
- Other fire system certifications.
Responsibilities
- Inspect one or more fire and life safety systems or equipment types.
- Schedule inspections of fire and life safety systems or equipment.
- Document campus fire hydrant flow tests and update databases as appropriate.
- Provide current flow-test data or conduct new flow tests as needed for construction and renovation projects.
- Assist construction groups with relevant data.
- Inventory new fire hydrants and fire extinguishers and update databases as appropriate.
- Inventory and barcode newly installed doors, shutters, curtains, and related items.
- Use equipment to conduct hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers.
- Assist superiors as needed.
- Collaborate with other personnel in preparation for and during special events requiring fire and life safety input.
- Respond with other personnel to emergencies and assist emergency responders.
- Perform tasks safely and comply with System and University safety requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
