Fire Equipment Technician II

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri System Campus Facilities Operations seeks a Fire Equipment Technician II to maintain fire alarm and suppression systems and ensure NFPA compliance across campus facilities. This role requires NICET Level I or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. The position follows a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule, with responsibilities including preventative maintenance, testing, and fire-response liaison with local departments.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience testing, repair and maintenance of fire safety systems per NFPA standards.
• NICET Level I or equivalent NFPA certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.
• Daily ability to grasp, lift 15–25 pounds and climb ladders/scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and repair of campus fire extinguishers, alarm and suppression system components. Inspect, test, clean, maintain and log records per NFPA standards.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems and suppression system malfunctions; determine repair needs per NFPA standards.
• Respond to fires and fire alarms; liaise with MU campus personnel and local fire departments; notify officials of damages and actions required.
• Assist with building surveys to ensure NFPA and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

NICET Level I or NFPA certification

Job description

Hiring Department

Facility Operations

Job Description

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations isdedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environmentthat fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our teammanages campus facilities and infrastructure through servicesincluding Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance,Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and ProjectManagement, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make ameaningful impact on the university community and help shape thefuture of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuousimprovement.

Nature and Level of Work:

Perform the maintenance, repair and testing of all campus firealarm, fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers andto provide knowledge of fire safety regulations to campus building,remodeling and construction projects.

This position requires operating university vehicles; therefore,possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license isrequired.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with preventative maintenance and repair, of all campusportable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems and firesuppression system components including sprinkler systems, smokedetectors and fire alarm panels. Inspect, test, clean, maintain andkeep records in accordance with National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) standards.

Assist with troubleshooting fire alarm systems and fire suppressionsystem malfunctions. Determine appropriate repair requirements andperform or supervise the performance of repairs in accordance withNFPA standards.

Respond to fires and/or fire alarms on campus. Perform liaisonduties between MU campus personnel and local fire departments.Notify campus officials if there is a fire, the extent of thedamage, and if campus departments must take any action followingthe extinguishment of the fire.

Assist with building surveys to assure fire protection equipmentand procedural compliance with NFPA, local and state laws andregulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday -Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• Personnel in the Fire Equipment Technician I development program:this job is a promotional step from a Fire Equipment Technician Iand requires all of the following:
• • Two years of experience in testing, repair and maintenance offire safety systems including knowledge and application of NFPA,local and state fire safety standards and regulations.
• • The National Institute for Certification in EngineeringTechnologies (NICET) Level I or equivalent NFPAcertification.
• • A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education andexperience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilitiescan be acquired is required.
• • Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license isrequired.
• • Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Grasp, lift, carry and set down objects of moderate weight (15-25pounds)
  • Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and stairs

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires operating university vehicles; therefore,possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license isrequired.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Grade: GGS E

University Title: Fire Equipment Technician II.

Internal applicants can determine their University title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Other Information

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 10/28.

Union Bid Period

Union Bid Period: 10/21/2026 - 10/28/2026

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.