Site Protection Life Safety Technician

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Life Safety Inspection & Testing, and working collaboratively with other University departments, the Site Protection Technician is responsible for the comprehensive inspection, testing, and related repairs to the University's Life Safety System, including but not limited to fire, sprinkler, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and emergency broadcast towers, kitchen hood systems, special hazard systems, and fire extinguishers. The technician will assume responsibility for all the documentation related to these inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform all campus Fire and Life Safety Systems code-related inspections, testing, maintenance, repairs and ensure they are properly documented in accordance with NFPA and current local fire code requirements.
• Perform all testing activities safely and in compliance with University and OSHA safety standards and practices.
• Perform testing, inspections, maintenance, and repairs of life safety systems including but not limited to fire, sprinkler, standpipe systems, fire pumps, kitchen hood systems, special hazard systems, fire extinguishers and emergency broadcast towers.
• Ensure a high level of quality, efficient, code compliant work.
• Perform testing and inspections of systems in accordance with NFPA guidelines as adopted into code by the state and local municipalities.
• Work with the computerized maintenance system (PlanOn) and field inspection programs to receive and generate work orders.
• Assist Site Protection's Life Safety Inspection & Testing Supervisor, Department Scheduler Planner and Life Safety System Testing & Inspection Program Coordinator with data collection on new and renovation projects.
• Carry out shop work assignments and assist tradesmen with critical and urgent shop tasks as necessary.
• Attend department approved safety and technical training.
• Assist in other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and technical education related to the inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of Life Safety Systems.
• 3 or more years of full-time work experience in the testing, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of Life Safety Systems.
• Excellent and broad-based working knowledge of fire codes such as NFPA 80, 70, 72, 13, 20 and 25, along with the International Fire Code NJ Addition.
• Thorough knowledge of methods associated with inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and operation of all systems noted above.
• Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of appropriate escalation protocols and political acumen.
• Understanding of modern customer service theories, practices, and methods, and how to apply them.
• Familiarity with the use of a computerized maintenance-management software program.
• Must be able to respond to after normal business hour emergencies and incidents as needed, and on short notice.
• Must be able to function in an essential personnel role, which may include an extended on-campus presence, as defined in the University's Core Essential Policy.

Preferred qualifications

• NICET Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Testing & Inspections Level 1 or higher certification.
• Current New Jersey certification as licensed Fire Alarm System or Fire Suppression-Mechanic.
• Certified in Simplex 4120 Fire Alarm Network systems or equivalent.

Physical demands

• Stand or walk for 2–4 hours at one time for 8 hours per day.
• Sit for less than 2 hours during an 8-hour day.
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, high reach, cherry picker) occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).
• Lift or carry up to 35 pounds frequently (34–66% of the workday) and 75 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).
• Lift up to 75 pounds to waist height and up to 35 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead.
• Frequently use hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing or pulling (34–66% of the workday).
• Occasionally squat, kneel, bend, lie down, crawl, knee stand, push or pull with forces up to 75 pounds (less than 33% of the workday).
• Frequently climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, push or pull with forces up to 35 pounds (34–66% of the workday).
• Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Ability to work at heights, full range of body motions and physical agility, and ability to maintain balance.
• Will be required to work on and around live electrical equipment, AC and DC, and around rotating machinery and other mechanical systems.

Pay & schedule

• Salary range: $73,000 to $83,000
• Standard weekly hours: 40.00
• Eligible for overtime: Yes
• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Probationary period: 90 days
• Essential Services Personnel: Yes
• Physical Capacity Exam required: Yes
• Valid Driver's License required: Yes