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Date Posted9/19/2024
Position Title

Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Technician 2

Company

Ohio University

Location of Available Position  Athens, Ohio
Start Date10/28/2024
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.
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.

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Starting Salary/Pay:

Pay Range: $24.14 – $27.18

Website:https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/50943