Fire Safety Technician I

Position Title:
Fire Safety Technician I

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of post-high school training in the basic skills of fire prevention or any combination of training and experience in fire prevention work from which comparable knowledge and ability is acquired, or Certified as a Fire Inspector 1 or NICET Certification Level 1 in a Fire Alarm/Protection System.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience certifying fire protection equipment
Experience installing fire protection systems
Experience working with basic electronic troubleshooting

Job Description:

The Facilities Planning and Management department is seeking qualified candidates for the Fire Safety Technician I position. The Fire Safety Technician I will perform skilled and semi-skilled duties required for inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety equipment. Utilizes plans for proper conformance with fire safety equipment codes and inspections of facilities to determine additional needs for fire safety equipment.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces components relating to fire safety equipment installations and associated database recordkeeping.

• Assists technicians with inspections and repair work of the fire and life safety equipment.

• Performs inspections in accordance with applicable codes and organizes inspection reports.

• Conducts routine surveys and inspections of equipment.

• Assists with NFPA Inspections.

• Provides emergency response to the University as needed.

• Other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of various fire extinguishers.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in fire prevention.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability and skill to operate safely and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.

• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office.

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

• Ability to work in a variety of environments including heights, confined spaces, poorly lit areas, high sound levels, with possible exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and neurological, and other environmental hazards.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
10

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
February 20, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 1, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14055