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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Technician for Emergency Services. In accordance with university procedures, NJ Division of Fire Safety Standards, NFPA standards and Factory Mutual Insurance requirements, conducts inspections, tests, maintenance and repair on water based fire suppression systems and interfaced equipment, including but not limited to fire pumps, fire sprinkler systems, fire standpipe systems and interfaced alarm equipment throughout all university buildings and structures as directed. As a uniformed member of Emergency Services, shall observe and report public safety hazards through the appropriate chain of command and emergency issues directly to the appropriate public safety communications center. Works independently or as a member of a team on the New Brunswick/Piscataway and Newark campuses, but may be assigned to alarm system equipment on all Rutgers properties throughout New Jersey as determined necessary by the Fire Systems Bureau Assistant Director. In accordance with university procedures, NJ Division of Fire Safety Standards, NFPA standards and Factory Mutual Insurance requirements, conducts inspections, tests, maintenance and repair on water based fire suppression systems and interfaced equipment, including but not limited to fire pumps, fire sprinkler systems, fire standpipe systems and interfaced alarm equipment throughout all university buildings and structures as directed. As a uniformed member of Emergency Services, shall observe and report public safety hazards through the appropriate chain of command and emergency issues directly to the appropriate public safety communications center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs required periodic inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of water-based fire protection systems throughout all University buildings and structures as assigned.
• Performs inspections and tests as assigned such as, but not limited to weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual inspections or testing as assigned.
• Ensures a reasonable degree of protection for life and property from fire through minimum inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods for water-based fire protection systems.
• Performs all required tests of emergency systems; evaluates the operational adequacy of all systems tested.
• Witness's test of fixed suppression systems and standpipe systems when assigned to third party vendors.
• Evaluates the performance of contract vendors in accordance with performance specifications and code requirements and all other related duties as assigned.
• Conducts flow tests of water distribution systems, standpipe systems and automatic sprinkler systems. Evaluates performance of these systems.
• Performs fire protection system impairments when approved by the university impairment coordinator.
• Performs required notifications to Factory Mutual, alarm monitoring station and others as required.
• Updates the university impairment coordination system upon impairing a system or restoration of service.
• Performs all necessary tests following an impairment and documents all activities as appropriate.
• Prepares all required inspection reports, maintenance reports, service orders and related documentation in all appropriate systems or logs to document activities performed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology or four years of experience in inspection, testing and maintenance of water based fire suppression systems.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Familiar with the operations and use of sprinkler fitter equipment and test equipment, such as but not limited to, pipe wrench, pipe threading machine, pipe grooving tools, internal pipe camera hose monster, pitot gauge etc.
• Basic computer knowledge (word/outlook/excel etc.) is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires extensive walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, traversing narrow runways and catwalks, and reaching roof areas of buildings. Also required is the continuation of inspection task in all types of weather.
• Must be capable of utilizing heavy tools and ability to lift and move sprinkler pipe as needed.
• Must be capable of working in tight spaces as well as extensive work overhead.

Special Conditions:

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Number: 24ST0503

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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