Life Safety Lead Technician – Fire Alarm & Systems

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 91,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Life Safety Lead Technician to lead the Life Safety Shop. Responsibilities include technical leadership, programming reviews, and coordinating system modifications to ensure safety-critical life-safety systems operate correctly.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in electronics, NICET Level II certifications for fire alarm and water-based systems, and NC licenses for fire sprinkler work.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in electronics is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • NICET Level II certification in Fire Alarm Systems is required.
  • NICET Level II certification for Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems is required.
  • Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License is required; maintenance licenses also required or obtainable within 3 years.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the Life Safety Shop activities, providing programming and system support.
  • Perform and supervise Fire Alarm and life-safety system installations, testing, and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, NC codes, and manufacturer specifications; manage punch-lists and inspections.

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics
NICET Level II certification in Fire Alarm Systems
NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems
Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License
Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License
Valid NC Driver’s License

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Life Safety Lead Technician to lead the Life Safety Shop. Responsibilities include technical leadership, programming reviews, and coordinating system modifications to ensure safety-critical life-safety systems operate correctly.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in electronics, NICET Level II certifications for fire alarm and water-based systems, and NC licenses for fire sprinkler work.

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