Fire Safety Technician — On-Campus Life Safety Specialist

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking a Fire Safety Technician to operate and maintain life safety systems across the Fort Worth campus. The role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements while supporting facilities operations.

The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, with a Monday–Friday schedule on campus and occasional remote work. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong safety knowledge and emergency response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to access critical organizational infrastructure securely.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation and maintenance of fire systems including: fire alarms, fire sprinklers and suppression systems, and fire drills. Including inspection of fire extinguishers.Respond to calls regarding fire alarms and life safety systems.
• Operate and maintain emergency generators including: logs, testing, annual maintenance performed by others, and fuel supply.
• Maintain and inspect elevators, oversee maintenance and inspection contract with elevator service company.
• Help with other tasks assigned to utilities operators when schedule permits.
• Perform generator monthly testing, and other emergency safety equipment testing such as fume hoods, eyewash/emergency shower.

Skills

Time management

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Prioritization

Record keeping

Emergency response

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking a Fire Safety Technician to operate and maintain life safety systems across the Fort Worth campus. The role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements while supporting facilities operations.

The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, with a Monday–Friday schedule on campus and occasional remote work. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong safety knowledge and emergency response capabilities.