Life Safety Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

Serves as a team member of the Life Safety/Electronics-Specialty and Emergency Generator Shop, supporting the section’s daily functions. Performs routine and preventive maintenance inspections on life safety, fire detection and suppression, equipment monitoring, and other electronic systems and subsystems. Installs and modifies life safety, fire detection and suppression, and equipment monitoring systems. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA 12A, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and the International Fire Code. Obtains and maintains required state licenses, NICET certifications, and manufacturer certifications to inspect, repair, and modify systems. The university will pay for specified licenses and certifications that eligible employees do not already hold, subject to the stated deadlines and continued-employment requirements. A $4,919 sign-on bonus is available to the successful applicant, paid in two installments: $2,459.50 within 30 days of hire and $2,459.50 12 months after hire. This recruitment covers three Electronics Specialist – Journey positions, and applicants will be considered for all three.

Requirements

NICET Level II certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.
Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
If not already held, the specified water-based systems NICET certification and limited fire sprinkler inspection and maintenance technician licenses must be obtained within three years of employment, at the university’s expense, as a condition of continued employment.
If not already held, NICET Level II certification for Fire Alarm Systems must be obtained within four years, at the university’s expense, as a condition of continued employment.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain one before the hire date.

Responsibilities

Support the daily functions and responsibilities of the Life Safety/Electronics-Specialty and Emergency Generator Shop.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance inspections on life safety, fire detection and suppression, equipment monitoring, and other electronic systems and subsystems.
Install and modify life safety, fire detection and suppression, and equipment monitoring systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA 12A, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and the International Fire Code.
Obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications, and manufacturer certifications to perform inspections, repairs, and system modifications.