Fire Safety Technician

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

28d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join VCU’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) as a Fire Safety Technician and play a direct, hands-on role in protecting our dynamic university campus and academic medical center. Working across millions of square feet of academic, research, and clinical space, you will conduct critical life safety inspections, maintain fire suppression systems, ensure state fire code compliance, and support emergency preparedness initiatives. If you are a proactive safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment serving over 50,000 students, healthcare staff, and community members, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required.
Must complete NFPA 10, 25, 72 & NICET Level I - Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems in order to advance from Entry Level Technician I to Fire Safety Technician II. The successful completion of 1 year probationary period with a "successful" performance review must also be achieved.
Basic computer knowledge. Microsoft, Google, Apple iOS capable. Experience with creating and storing data/reports. Ability to conduct inspection reports on iPad (provided) or iPhone using inspection software.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to be on call on a rotating basis.
Required to occasionally work nights, weekends and extended periods of time during emergencies and inclement weather.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and climb up and down a ladder required.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Nice To Haves

Detailed knowledge of NFPA standards for the inspection/testing of fire alarm/fire suppression systems.
Plumbing skills, knowledge of fire protection systems, ability to read and understand codes and how to apply them accurately.
NICET 2 Water Based systems testing and inspection

Responsibilities

Maintaining Fire Suppression and Fire Detection Systems in accordance with NFPA Standards adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Providing safety to life and property from the hazards of fire by supervising university fire systems installation, testing and maintenance in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth.
Providing technical assistance to university building officials, facility maintenance staff & contractors relative to fire safety system.
Completing other duties as assigned.