Fire Extinguisher Lab Technician

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking students to conduct fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance of fire extinguishers on campus. The job will be performed on a part-time basis between 8a-5p Monday through Friday, Fall 2026, at the Richmond Campus.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at EKU and either enrolled in or have completed FSE 101. Sponsorship is not provided for visas; confidentiality and safety trainings may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at EKU.
• Must be enrolled in or have completed FSE 101.

Responsibilities

• 90% - Inspection of fire extinguishers - (Essential)
• 10% - Service and maintenance of fire extinguishers - (Essential)

Education

Full-time student at EKU

Job description

Title: Fire Extinguisher Lab Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R002 - Environmental Health Safety

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week:Up to 20 hours per week

Additional Schedule Details:Fall 2026

Posted Salary Grade:Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person:William Hicks

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The fire extinguisher lab at Eastern Kentucky University is seeking students to conduct fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance of fire extinguishers on campus. The job will be performed on a part-time basis between 8a-5p Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must currently be enrolled full-time at Eastern Kentucky University.
• Candidate must either be enrolled in or have completed FSE 101.

Job Duties:

• 90% - Inspection of fire extinguishers - (Essential)
• 10% - Service and maintenance of fire extinguishers - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time