Fire and Life Safety Technician
Fire and Life Safety Technician
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$ 52000 - 55000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Fire and Life Safety Technician will be reporting to the Assistant Director of Health Safety and Environmental Quality. In this role the primary responsibility will be to ensure that Student Affairs residence halls dining centers and student centers comply with local state and federal fire codes.
Job duties will include conducting inspections of fire extinguishers exit signs and emergency lights performing building walkthroughs and inspections to identify fire code violations and safety concerns. The position may also make small repairs to life safety elements. The role will involve communicating scheduling and escorting subcontractors such as fire alarm and sprinkler contractors handling invoicing and quotes submitting work orders and performing minor repairs to sprinkler and fire systems. The Fire and Life Safety Technician will also work closely with the State Fire Marshal(s) and local fire departments to ensure compliance and resolve any issues that may arise.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of students employees and visitors within Student Affairs facilities and requires strong attention to detail excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Required Qualifications
Associates Degree program in electronics fire alarm systems or directly related field or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
Experience and knowledge of fire codes and NFPA regulations.
Experience working with commercial fire alarm systems such as Simplex/Johnson Controls.
Experience working with fire sprinkler systems and hoods.
Experience comprehending and analyzing complex interrelationships and electrical systems.
Experience verifying readings and measurements using hand tools and other measurement verification tools. Experience working from drawings schematics blueprints and job layouts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs for analyzing and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Virginia Masters HVAC Electrical License or Building Automation Systems certification.
Experience with installation programming startup commissioning integration modifying troubleshooting and repair of one or more direct digital controls (DDC) systems.
Experience configuring and integrating various manufacturer graphical user interfaces network level controllers and field level controllers using BACnet LonWorks Modbus or proprietary protocols.
Experience with Siemens Apogee Insight Trane Ensemble Trane Tracer Summit or Siemens Desigo CC system.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary $52000 $55000/year and commensurate with experience
Review Date
December 1 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Sarah Schuster at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve) Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving inthe spirit of community diversity and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice ourPrinciples of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student wellbeing and assuring that all studentsExperience VTby demonstrating supporting and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
