Fire Safety Assistant PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a dedicated Facilities Technician to support fire alarm and sprinkler systems across its campuses. You will assist with maintenance, testing, inspections, and keeping extinguishers in service, while coordinating with trades to bypass or acknowledge panels and annunciators.

Strong attention to safety and compliance, ability to read plans is valued, and a valid Texas Class C driver’s license is required to access multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read plans, blueprints, schematics and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection on fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Check extinguishers in University Health buildings and facilities.
• Assist trades with bypassing and acknowledging fire alarm panels and annunciators.
• Maintain and clean fire alarm devices.
• Ensure safe, competent, timely performance of assigned tasks.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Maintenance

Electrical repair

Inspection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in minor maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection on fire alarm and sprinkler systems along with the checking of all types of fire extinguishers within University Health (the Health System) buildings and facilities Helps different trades bypass and acknowledge fire alarm panels, annunciators along with maintaining and cleaning fire alarm devices. Ensures safe, competent, efficient, and timely performance of assigned tasks. Cares for and uses materials, supplies, tools, and equipment properly.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Reading, interpreting and applying plans, specifications, blueprints, schematics, codes and work orders is a good quality to possess but not necessary.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

A valid Texas State driver’s license “Class C” and must maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record and insurable by the Health System.