Fire Systems Specialist I

Position Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring life safety systems are working properly to detect and announce fires and/or trouble in all campus buildings. This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties

• Ensure the proper operation of fire alarm systems
• Collect and maintain fire systems records and systems information
• Update and manage the university's fire alarm system preventative maintenance schedules
• Install and maintain Campus Panic/Duress systems and CCTV systems
• Maintain and service campus fire extinguishers
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Programming, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing conventional and addressable fire suppression, detection and alarm systems
• Interpreting plans and blueprints for electrical and mechanical systems

Required Other

• Possess a State of Idaho Limited Energy License or be able to obtain one within six months of hire
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred

• Familiarity with recognized codes and standards related to the fire alarm system industry such as NFPA, IBC, UL and IFC
• Good knowledge of basic computer operations and alarm system microprocessors; data logging devices and methods of interfacing equipment to computers; and of electronic instrumentation principles
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Understanding of engineering, hydraulics and the design of Automatic Fire Suppression (AFS) systems, halon systems and dry chemical extinguishing systems
• Certification in fire alarm systems with the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to bend, stoop and climb ladders and carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds.