Job Information
Ohio University FIRE ALARM/SPRINKLER TECHNICIAN 2 in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
Under the general direction of a lead worker or supervision by a 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 a 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 is 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.
Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations.
Demonstrate dexterity and skill in the use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment.
Ability to interpret advanced code, review blueprints, and 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 of skilled experience in the fire safety system field, or equivalent;
Successful completion of written and/or practical tests 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. Employees 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, dorton@ohio.edu
Employment Type: full-time regular
Advertised Salary:
Pay Range |08|$24.14 – $27.18
