Fire Safety Inspector
About The Position
Under direction from the Fire and Life Safety Specialist, perform detailed/technical field inspections of campus facilities, special events, and off campus properties for compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, and contract documents. Conduct fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures. Advise the Fire and Life Safety Specialist of the results of inspections or testing that may impact campus operations. Includes preparation of correspondence/inspection reports; investigate, document and resolve complaints, and maintain reports and files. Responds to emergency and other required callbacks to campus after normal business hours and on weekends as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) and a minimum of 30 semester hours of college coursework.
- Two years directly related experience in fire inspection or fire prevention work required.
- Note: A four year college degree may be considered in lieu of the two years experience requirement.
- Valid Tennessee Drivers License required.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Fire Inspector recognized by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed/technical field inspections of campus facilities, special events, and off campus properties for compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, and contract documents.
- Conduct fire safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, and exposures.
- Advise the Fire and Life Safety Specialist of the results of inspections or testing that may impact campus operations.
- Preparation of correspondence/inspection reports
- Investigate, document and resolve complaints
- Maintain reports and files
- Responds to emergency and other required callbacks to campus after normal business hours and on weekends as assigned.
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
