Fire & Life Safety Technician III

Location: Belknap Campus | Full time | Regular position

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree/Vocational Technical Training in Fire Science and/or Electronics
• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance of Fire and/or Life Safety Equipment
• Certified by the State of Kentucky to inspect and maintain Sprinkler Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems
• Factory certification on Grinell DCP-200 and/or Grinell Mini-plex 1000 systems (may substitute for Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Systems Certification)
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable through the University
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Additional experience may offset educational requirements on a one-to-one basis

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression systems and life safety systems
• Inspect, test, and repair fire alarm wiring, panels, devices, and systems
• Identify hazard defects and the need for adjustment or repair; follow up on corrective actions
• Understand and apply National, State, and Local Fire Safety Codes and laws pertaining to University buildings
• Troubleshoot alarms and respond to calls regarding life safety devices
• Perform general building maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned
• Maintain all UPS Systems, security panels, and card readers for University facilities
• Respond to emergencies as critical personnel; participate in standby and on-call rotations
• Perform inspections, testing, and emergency response for facility life safety and security systems
• Assist with installation or upgrades of fire alarms in campus buildings
• Ensure alarms are installed according to codes and standards and are functioning properly
• Apply knowledge of current building, fire, and life safety codes related to fire alarms
• Perform plan review of new and existing fire and life systems per NFPA 1031
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain fire alarm systems and related components
• Conduct periodic maintenance on fire alarm systems in accordance with PM Program, NFPA, and manufacturer guidelines
• Ensure compliance with IBC, IFC, NFPA codes, UFC Code, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Document deficiencies/impairments noted during inspections or service work and follow reporting processes
• Respond to campus fire and life safety emergencies, including fire/sprinkler activations, security alarms, elevator alarms, process alarms, power outages, and general emergencies
• Perform life safety detail during sporting and special dignitary events
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, underground systems, and fire pumps
• Perform inspections and testing of fire sprinkler, fire pump, and other water-based equipment
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA standards, including:
  • NFPA 1 (National Fire Code)
  • NFPA 10 (Fire Extinguishers)
  • NFPA 13 (Fire Sprinkler Installations)
  • NFPA 17a/96 (Chemical Rangehood Systems)
  • NFPA 20 (Fire Pumps)
  • NFPA 25 (Inspecting/Testing Fire Sprinkler Systems)
  • NFPA 70 & 70e (Electrical Codes)
  • NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm & Signaling Code)
  • NFPA 90/90a (HVAC & Duct Smoke Code)
  • NFPA 92 (Atria Smoke Control Systems)
  • NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
  • NFPA 291 (Fire Hydrants & Fire Mains)
  • NFPA 1031 (Fire Inspector & Plan Reviewer)
  • NFPA 2001 (Clean Agent Systems)
• Ability to work in various environments, including office, residential (dorms), commercial, industrial, institutional, and labs (Level I, II, & III)
• Working knowledge of sprinkler systems (Sprinkler Inspectors License not required)
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and low voltage systems, including security systems, access control, and fire alarm systems