Fire Protection Systems Maintenance Shop Supervisor

UNC Charlotte; 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

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 009613

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Working Title

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year 12

Work Schedule

7:30 am - 4:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Mandatory Position This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location FM - Maintenance Operations

Salary Range

Salary Range $77,000-$85,000

Primary Purpose of Department

Maintenance Operations maintains, repairs and operates all buildings, facility systems and infrastructure owned by the University.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position supervises the maintenance, repair and operations of the fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems across the campus. It is critical to life safety and fire safety.

Summary of Position 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.

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.

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223