Fire Safety Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented student to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) unit as a Fire Safety Assistant on the Main Albuquerque campus. Under supervision, you will help with routine fire safety checks, extinguisher maintenance, and related tasks during standard weekday hours.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organization, time-management, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inspection of fire suppression and extinguishing systems.
• Support relocation, inspection, and maintenance of fire extinguishers campus-wide.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks aligned with EHS priorities and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID

req37404

Working Title

Fire Safety Assistant

Pay

$13.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Environ Health & Safety (685A)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Student Employment

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

8/11/2026

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented student to fill the newly created role of Fire Safety Assistant within the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) unit. SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Safety Manager and the Fire Safety team, the Fire Safety Assistant will support routine inspection and maintenance activities related to campus fire safety. Responsibilities include assisting with fire extinguisher and fire suppression system checks. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and flexible scheduling is available within this timeframe.

Duties and Responsabilities

• Assist with the inspection of fire suppression and fire-extinguishing systems.
• Support the relocation, inspection, and maintenance of fire extinguishers across campus.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned, in alignment with the mission, strategic priorities, and annual programming of EHS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training provided; willingness to learn.
• Customer service experience and ability to work with vendors.
• Professional interaction with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain confidentiality.
• Basic word processing and data entry skills.
• Ability to draft and edit written materials.
• Strong organization, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

EEO / Diverse & Inclusion

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.