About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking students for employment in the Facilities Maintenance Services Department, specifically within the Fire, Life, and Safety unit. This role will provide support to the fire extinguisher maintenance program.

Requirements

  • Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
  • Candidate must be dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
  • This position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test. The candidate selected for hire will be required to sign a form acknowledging this policy.
  • A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
  • The successful candidates must complete the Defensive Driving course shortly after hire.
  • Driving carts on busy campus roads along with pedestrians is required for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Fire Extinguisher Technician with maintenance and inspection activities
  • Ride in the service vehicle with the technician while traveling to various campus locations
  • Retrieve fire extinguishers from campus buildings and transport them to the service truck or designated maintenance area
  • Return serviced extinguishers to their correct locations
  • Read and interpret building floor plans to identify extinguisher locations
  • Tag or mark extinguisher locations for easy identification and tracking
  • Lift and carry fire extinguishers safely to and from the service vehicle
  • Operate or ride in a golf cart when necessary to access locations throughout campus, including areas with busy pedestrian traffic
  • Exercise caution and follow campus safety procedures when traveling through pedestrian areas
  • Follow all safety procedures and instructions provided by the technician
  • Provide general assistance as needed to support the campus fire extinguisher maintenance program
  • Other duties as assigned
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