Fire Protection Systems Lead: Shop Supervisor

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a supervisory professional to manage the fire alarm and fire sprinkler maintenance programs across campus. This EHRA Non-Faculty, permanent role leads the Facilities Management (Adm) team, ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA and AHJ standards.

You will implement preventive maintenance, coordinate emergency responses, and maintain a thorough knowledge of campus systems.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a technical college with a major in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology or mechanical engineering technology and a minimum of four years progressive experience in facility maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Graduation from a technical college with a major in fire alarm systems maintenance and operations and a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in fire protection systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Necessary Certifications/Licenses: NFPA Fire Alarm ITM certification or equivalent.
• Preferred Certifications/Licenses: NICET Level IV Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level II Water Based Systems Layout or NFPA Water-based Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the operations of the shop.
• Adhere to and enforce University policies and procedures.
• Stay current with and enforce NFPA, AHJ, OSHA and other life, health and safety codes and guidelines.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance program for fire protection systems and equipment.
• Ensure all fire protection systems are operated and maintained within NFPA, AHJ, OSHA and other appropriate guidelines.
• Communicate organizational objectives, policies and procedures to staff and hold staff accountable.
• Promptly respond to emergencies, advise your superiors and call upon the resources required to resolve the situation.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the facilities, systems and equipment under your charge.
• Understand impact and implications of decisions on the organization and campus community, and act accordingly.
• Maintain and evaluate staffing levels, perform personnel evaluation, counseling and discipline.
• Review the quality, quantity and effectiveness of all employee’s work.
• Provide guidance to staff. Prepare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), policy and procedural documents as required to ensure the proper performance of duties unique to the unit.
• Maintain an ongoing training program that encompasses on the job training, classroom instruction, seminars, written directives and other methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Technical college degree in HVAC/air conditioning and related mechanical engineering technology

Job description

The University of North Carolina is seeking a supervisory professional to manage the fire alarm and fire sprinkler maintenance programs across campus. This EHRA Non-Faculty, permanent role leads the Facilities Management (Adm) team, ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA and AHJ standards.

You will implement preventive maintenance, coordinate emergency responses, and maintain a thorough knowledge of campus systems.