Fire Safety Technician

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Safety Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of life safety systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, emergency generators and elevators. Manages construction and maintenance activities to ensure institutional procedures are followed and compliance is maintained relative to all applicable local, state and federal regulatory requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to review work for accuracy.
Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

NFPA CFAITMS

Responsibilities

Coordinate operation and maintenance of fire systems including: fire alarms, fire sprinklers and suppression systems, and fire drills. Including inspection of fire extinguishers.
Respond to calls regarding fire alarms and life safety systems.
Operate and maintain emergency generators including: logs, testing, annual maintenance performed by others, and fuel supply.
Maintain and inspect elevators, oversee maintenance and inspection contract with elevator service company.
Help with other tasks assigned to utilities operators when schedule permits.
Perform generator monthly testing, and other emergency safety equipment testing such as fume hoods, eyewash/emergency shower.