Fire Door Maintenance Technician

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Door Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and functionality of fire rated doors. This role involves maintaining and repairing complex door mechanisms, responding to urgent requests, and working closely with a diverse group of customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong carpentry skills and the ability to handle physical demands, including lifting heavy objects and working in various weather conditions. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the safety and accessibility of the university environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in carpentry, especially with doors and automatic mechanisms.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and handle heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install fire rated doors and door hardware.
• Respond to afterhours callbacks for door-related issues.

Skills

Carpentry

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Heavy Lifting

Tools

HokieServ

Hokie Passport

HokieMart

Stanley Automatic Openers

IR Automatic Openers

Dorma Automatic Openers

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Facilities Access Control Supervisor, the Fire Door Maintenance Technician's primary focus is the maintenance, repair, and installation of fire rated doors and door hardware. Employs technical skills necessary to maintain complicated mechanisms used on impaired mobility doors. Responds to afterhours call backs on a rotating basis for door related issues. Maintains tools and updates work order records in the computerized maintenance work order system (HokieServ).

Required Qualifications

1. Considerable experience at the journey level in carpentry field, including maintenance of doors and doors featuring automatic mechanisms.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry methods, tools and materials.
3. Valid driver's license with good driving record.
4. Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily.
5. Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of University customers.
6. Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
7. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
8. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
9. This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
2. Experience with Stanley, IR & Dorma Automatic Openers.
3. Knowledge of Hokie Passport and how it relates to exterior and interior doors.
4. Experience using HokieServ.
5. Familiarity with HokieMart.
6. Familiarity with basic ADA needs.
7. Familiarity with basic fire alarm door operations/functions.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$40,000-$46,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

April 4, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.