| Position Description | Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by 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 computerized work order system.
- Installs, maintains, tests and repairs fire pumps.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Skills/Experience Needed: | - State of Ohio Fire Alarm License with endorsements required.
- State of Ohio Portable Fire Extinguishers License with endorsements required.*
- State of Ohio Sprinkler Systems License with endorsements required.*
- 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 use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment.
- Ability to interpret advanced code, review blueprints, 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 skilled experience in fire safety system field, or equivalent; and successful completion of written and/or practical test 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. |
