Fire & Life Safety Technician III - On-Call Campus Role

Socket.dev; Belknap (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville invites applications for a Fire & Life Safety Technician III at Belknap Campus. You will install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression and life safety systems, test fire alarm wiring and panels, and troubleshoot devices to ensure code-compliant operation.

This role requires an Associate's degree or tech training in Fire Science or Electronics, plus two years' maintenance experience and Kentucky certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical training in Fire Science or Electronics with 2 years' maintenance experience.
• KY certification to inspect/maintain sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems.
• Factory certification on Grinell DCP-200 and/or Mini-plex 1000.
• Valid driver's license and University insurability.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Grade 5 (Hourly).

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression and life safety systems.
• Test fire alarm wiring, panels, and related devices; troubleshoot.
• Follow NFPA, IBC, IFC codes; coordinate with AHJ.
• Maintain UPS, security panels, and card readers.
• Respond to emergencies; standby/on-call rotations.
• Document deficiencies and on-site reporting.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

Fire alarm systems

Sprinkler systems

Electrical systems

Life safety maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree / Vocational Technical Training in Fire Science or Electronics

Tools

Grinell DCP-200 certification

Grinell Mini-plex 1000 certification

Job description

The University of Louisville invites applications for a Fire & Life Safety Technician III at Belknap Campus. You will install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression and life safety systems, test fire alarm wiring and panels, and troubleshoot devices to ensure code-compliant operation.

This role requires an Associate's degree or tech training in Fire Science or Electronics, plus two years' maintenance experience and Kentucky certifications.