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Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation and service of safety systems and related devices. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level safety systems technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

+ Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.

+ Maintains, installs, tests and repairs fire alarm systems.

+ Provides work direction, training/mentoring of lower level safety systems technicians, and/or trades, workers in fire systems installation, repair and maintenance.

+ Installs, maintains, tests and repairs sprinkler systems.

+ Installs, tests and repairs fire extinguishers.

+ Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS ).

+ Provides panel training to other staff. May input asset data and other information on computerized work order system.

+ Installs, maintains, tests and repairs fire pumps.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ State of Ohio Fire Protection Individual License required with the following endorsements.

+ Employee must have one of the three below endorsements upon hire. 120 days following hire, employee must possess all three endorsements.

+ Fire Alarm/ Detection*

+ Sprinklers/ Standpipes*

+ Portable Fire Extinguishers*

+ Journey-level working knowledge of fire systems or related technology, including skill in installation and service of fire systems and components.

+ Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure.

+ Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.

+ Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.

+ Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial, form.

+ Work independently or with others.

+ Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community

+ Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment.

+ Ability to interpret advanced code, review blueprints, reset fire panels.

+ Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures.

+ Work at heights.

+ Lift up to 50 lbs.

+ 48 months skilled experience in fire safety system field, or equivalent;

+ Successful completion of written and/or practical test may be required.

+ Valid driver’s license

+ May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards, may be exposed to dangerous machinery, confined spaces.

+ An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

* Must be obtained within 120 days after employment. Employee must possess at least one of these endorsements upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control**.

**developed after employment.

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Life Safety

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Cory Dorton, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

AFSCME |08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate