Fire Safety Coordinator

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Fire Safety Coordinator to inspect university buildings and Greek housing for fire code compliance, review fire alarm activity logs, and oversee campus-wide safety monitoring. This role supports new construction inspections and public fire safety outreach.

The position requires an AS in Fire Science Technology, relevant experience or equivalent, and Fire Safety Inspector 1 certification.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Fire Science Technology with 2 years of related experience or 10 years as a Fire Marshal with a municipality or state agency.
• Must be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License; post offer health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects UF Buildings, Fraternities and Sororities for Fire Code Compliance and submits correction reports.
• Reviews Fire Alarm Activity Logs for maintenance per UF False Alarm Reduction program.
• Supervises Enhanced Radio System monitoring of all campus buildings.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Interfacing with architects/engineers/

Database reporting systems

Education

Associate in Science degree in Fire Science Technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or Business Administration

NICET certification

Fire Safety Inspector 1 certification (FL Statute 633)

Job description

Job no: 539795
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Environmental/Occupational Safety
Department: 71010000 - EHS-ENVR - HLTH - SAFETY-ADMIN

Classification Title:

Fire Safety Coordinator

Associate in Science degree in Fire Science Technology and two (2) years of responsible experience with a governmental agency or private organization, including enforcement or design work to meet required fire regulations, fire prevention inspections or development, and fire plan check or design of fire systems, or 10 years as a Fire Marshal with a local municipality or state agency. Must be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.

Job Description:

Inspects UF Buildings, Fraternities and Sororities for Fire Code Compliance and prepares reports to be submitted for correction of code violations.

Reviews Fire Alarm Activity Logs to ensure proper maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with UF’s False Alarm Reduction program

Supervises and assists with the Enhanced Radio System monitoring of all campus buildings.

Provides assistance and oversight to the inspections of fire safety related items in new construction projects.

Conducts public outreach for fire safety including providing fire extinguisher use training.

Other duties as assigned.

Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

This position requires a post offer health assessment.

Must be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee for the University, as the employee’s response immediately following an emergency event in which the continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or as approved by supervisor. 40 hours per week

Occasional travel to offsite locations.

Commensurate with Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Associate in science degree in Fire Science Technology and two (2) years of responsible experience with a governmental agency or private organization, including enforcement or design work to meet required fire regulations, fire prevention inspections or development, and fire plan check or design of fire systems, or 10 years as a Fire Marshal with a local municipality or state agency. Must be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.

Preferred:

EDUCATION & TRAINNG:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or Business Administration. NICET certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

A thorough knowledge of the standard fire codes, blueprint reading and interpretation, construction terminology and techniques.

SKILLS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ABILITIES:

Ability to interface with professionals such as architects, engineers, and construction workers.

Ability to work with database reporting systems to ensure compliance with required codes.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Repeated bending
• Climbing
• Areas of excessive noise

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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