Iowa State University
Location
Ames, IA | United States
Job description
The Facilities Planning and Management department is seeking qualified candidates for the Fire Safety Technician I position. The Fire Safety Technician I will perform skilled and semi-skilled duties required for inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety equipment. Utilizes plans for proper conformance with fire safety equipment codes and inspections of facilities to determine additional needs for fire safety equipment.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
⢠Repairs and replaces components relating to fire safety equipment installations and associated database recordkeeping.
⢠Assists technicians with inspections and repair work of the fire and life safety equipment.
⢠Performs inspections in accordance with applicable codes and organizes inspection reports.
⢠Conducts routine surveys and inspections of equipment.
⢠Assists with NFPA Inspections.
⢠Provides emergency response to the University as needed.
⢠Other assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
⢠Knowledge of various fire extinguishers.
⢠Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques used in fire prevention.
⢠Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
⢠Ability and skill to operate safely and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.
⢠Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other departmental personnel, students, staff, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
⢠Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office.
⢠Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
⢠Ability to work in a variety of environments including heights, confined spaces, poorly lit areas, high sound levels, with possible exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, and neurological, and other environmental hazards.
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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