Fire Sprinkler Technician

Position Summary
A SIGN ON BONUS OF $4668 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $2334 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2334 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . Provides support to the Life Safety Shops functions and responsibilities including performing preventive maintenance (PM) inspections maintenance and/or contracting necessary repairs or modifications on fire sprinkler systems including wet dry preaction deluge standpipes and fire pumps as required by NFPA13 NFPA14 NFPA20 NFPA25 and allowed per 21NCAC 50.0513 and 2INCAC 50.0515. Also performs inspections on buildings smoke and/or fire dampers and/or curtains per NFPA90. Performs periodic and preventive maintenance inspections on all fire sprinkler/suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA25 NFPA13 and the international fire code ensuring that all NFPA25 reports and system tags display the name signature and license number of the inspection contractor or inspection technician who performed the inspection. Makes minor repairs to fire protection systems including replacing activated or damaged sprinkler heads lubricating control valves resetting dry pipe valves and other tasks itemized as maintenance in NFPA25 in accordance with manufacturer specifications NFPA25 NFPA13 and the international fire code. When maintenance and repairs exceed the limitations per 21NCAC50.0513 and 2INCAC50.0515 contacts licensed fire sprinkler maintenance contractors obtains estimates and coordinates and inspects the selected contractors completed work. Coordinates with the UNC Public Safety department UNC Fire Marshall and building occupants when isolating systems for testing or repair purposes. Prepares complete inspection records in proper format. Ensures assigned area workload schedules are accomplished as issued and notifies the supervisor immediately of any desired and/or necessary deviations delays or early completions in the assigned schedule. Ensures a proper shop stock of miscellaneous systems electrical and/or hardware items are readily available for repairs. Ensures and maintains an adequate inventory of equipment/parts received for shop stock are kept organized and ready for emergency and or routine repairs. Ensures the cleanliness and organization of the shop and assigned installation service vehicle.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Recent experience in the Fire Sprinkler Industry. Indepth knowledge and experience in service and repair of Fire Suppression systems including sprinkler (wet and dry) preaction and deluge systems standpipe fire pumps and chemical suppression systems. Requires indepth knowledge experience in and application of various codes and standards such as but not limited to: NFPAA 2001 17 Life Safety 101 and NC State Construction Office requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems. Because this position provides support for BioSafety Level BSL 2 and 3 labs a baseline blood draw and physical are required. Entry into hot labs with an Environment Health & Safety department escort is also required. Must be able to wear respiratory protection which requires annual medical certification fit testing and training. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of mandatory (essential) University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close. Required Licenses/Certifications: Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors. NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of WaterBased Systems. NICET Level I certification in Fire Alarm Systems. Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Waterbased Systems Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners will be required to gain licenses and certification within three 3 years of employment as a condition of continued employment. Individuals not holding NICET Level I Certification for Fire Alarm Systems will be required to gain certification within four 4 years of employment. A good knowledge of and staying abreast of current codes and laws is critical. Licensure must be individually obtained and maintained by this position to legally perform maintenance and inspections per the NC State Board of Examiners which additionally requires Level II certification in inspection and testing of waterbased protection systems through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET . Requires a valid NC Drivers License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated experience in the Fire Sprinkler Industry; experience reviewing various phases of building design in reference to life safety systems; conducting system operational testing inspections and commissioning in all aspects of Fire Protection systems; working with state agencies such as NCDOI and NC SCO ; and experience prioritizing scheduling assigning and managing work load including service orders preventive maintenance programs emergency requests and backlog. Proficiency with Microsoft Office also preferred.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday 4:00 p.m. 12:30 a.m.