Campus Fire Marshal

Oral Roberts University; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Roberts University is seeking a Campus Fire Marshal to plan, direct, and implement fire prevention and suppression to protect students and property on campus.

The role requires coordination with security and facilities, testing of alarms and equipment, and ensuring compliance with fire codes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced campus environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED; college/trade coursework preferred.
• Prefer degree in Fire Protection Technology or related field.
• State certification in fire inspection or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms and direct scene activities; investigate fire causes; access campus areas.
• Test fire alarm panels; coordinate repairs and ensure compliance with codes.
• Test sprinkler, vent-a-hood, and standpipe systems for proper operation.
• Inspect firefighting equipment; enforce fire prevention codes; verify exit plans and drills.
• Assist Director/Security in safety decisions as needed.
• Perform office tasks: answering phones, vendor calls for estimates, testing.
• Maintain excellent customer service relationships with staff, students, and public.

Skills

Fire safety

Communication

Project coordination

Customer service

Safety best practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Prefers college/trade or Fire Protection Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME

The Campus Fire Marshal plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of the ORU community. This position plans, organizes, directs, and implements fire prevention and suppression to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to alarms and direct activities at the scene of major emergencies as required. Investigate all causes for fire. Has unlimited access to all areas of the campus.
• Test all fire alarm panels and ensure all proper documentation is completed. Call appropriate personnel and/or vendor to resolve problems and/or make repairs. Maintain compliance with the fire codes.
• Test all fire equipment sprinkler system, vent-a-hood system and stand pipe system.
• Inspect and maintain the fire equipment features and conduct fire inspections in all buildings on campus. Enforces fire prevention ordinances and identify hazardous conditions. Check fire extinguishers, exit lights, emergency lighting, fire lanes, and all fire codes and ensure all are in working order. Inspect fire exit plans and conduct fire alarm drills to appraise evacuation procedures.
• Assist the Director and/or Security Officers in the decisions of safety if needed.
• Office work - answering phones, questions, calling vendors for estimates for repairs or for testing.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and general public.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Prefer some college or trade school in applicable field, and/or a degree in Fire Protection Technology or other applicable degrees.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):

• State certification in fire inspection or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have an excellent driving record for the purpose of driving a University vehicle.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Requires state certification in fire inspection or must have worked for a city or city, state, or federal fire department in the inspection division for at least 5 years.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word are preferred. Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are a must in regards to effective, consistent and accurate communication with administration, staff, students, and the general public. Must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
• Must exhibit the ability to take direction and responsibility for follow-up of assigned tasks to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, accurately and on time. Must have the ability to prioritize multi-tasks in the midst of a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes unpredictable work environment. Must have proven ability to exercise sound judgment in decisdecision-makinge working under stress and within a framework of specific guidelines.

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.