Life Safety Systems Specialist

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Job Title:
Life Safety Systems Specialist

Department:
Administration and Planning | FOD Operations HVAC Systems: Fire Systems

The Life Safety Systems Specialist is responsible for the monitoring, inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers, fire/smoke dampers, and fume hood flow certification throughout campus buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Annually perform air velocity tests using hot wire anemometer to ensure minimum airflow requirements on fume hoods.
• Annually perform fire extinguisher maintenance including conductivity test of all carbon dioxide hose assemblies, ensure extinguishers are in proper operating condition, safety seats, tags, and pressure gauge reading.
• Identify 5-year and 6-year required certifications on fire extinguishers and replace them with newly certified extinguishers.
• Perform 4-year requirement of fire damper inspection and testing scope as well as Read blueprints and drawings.
• Maintain records by documenting service and repair. 
• Inspect and evaluate campus life safety systems and related safety equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during fire systems inspection and testing, and operational and technical support to maintenance shops. 
• Communicate and work with customers, contractors, and other staff in a professional, positive manner, and train co-workers. 
• Maintain databases and records as required and perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate departmental vehicles, typical hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and may work overtime and subject to 24-hour call. 

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 100 hours training in operating electrical tools and equipment (or 1 month exp.)
• 1 course in electrical/mechanical systems (or 1 month exp.)
• Fire Systems Certification and /or equivalent combination of education or experience
• A Valid driver's license; computer literacy
• Successful completion of a background check required

Additional Information:

Location:
Maintenance Building (0078)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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