Life Safety Technician

UNC Finance and Operations; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UNC Finance and Operations is seeking Electronics Specialist – Journey to support Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression systems in our facilities in North Carolina. The role involves preventive maintenance, inspections, and modifications to life-safety electronics and monitoring systems.

Qualified candidates must hold NICET Level II for Fire Alarm Systems and Water-Based Inspection/Testing, plus NC licenses for fire sprinkler inspection and maintenance.

Qualifications

• NICET Level II certification for Fire Alarm Systems is required.
• NICET Level II certification for Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems required.
• Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License (NC) required.
• Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License (NC) required.
• If not currently certified/licensed, university will fund licenses within 3 years; NICET/NC licenses must be obtained.
• Must possess valid NC driver’s license before hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression systems, Equipment Monitoring Systems and related electronics.
• Install and modify Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression Systems and Equipment Monitoring Systems.
• Perform PMs and repairs on Life Safety systems following manufacturer specs, NFPA codes and fire-related standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Equipment monitoring systems

Education

NICET Level II certification - Fire Alarm Systems

NICET Level II certification - Inspection & Testing (Water-Based)

Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License (NC)

Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License (NC)

Driver's License (NC)

Tools

Life Safety systems knowledge

NFPA standards familiarity

Certification maintenance planning

Job description

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4,919 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,459.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $2,459.50 (12) MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. This recruitment is for three (3) Electronics Specialist – Journey positions (00052172, 00052171, 00035827). By applying, you will be considered for all three (3) positions.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• 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 issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
• Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
• Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems, Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners are required to gain licenses and certification at the expense of the university within three (3) years of employment, as a condition of continued employment.
• Individuals not holding NICET Level II Certification for Fire Alarm Systems are required to gain certification within four (4) years, at the expense of the university, as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess a valid NC Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

Serves as a team member of the Life Safety/Electronics-Specialty and Emergency Generator Shop and supports the mission in the section's daily functions and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to performing routine and preventive maintenance (PM) inspections on Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression systems, Equipment Monitoring Systems, and other miscellaneous electronic systems and subsystems. Also installs and/or makes modifications to Life Safety, Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, and Equipment Monitoring Systems

Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) and repairs on Life Safety systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA12A, NFPA25, NFPA72 and the International Fire Code. Obtains and maintains licensure to legally perform inspections of these systems by the N.C. State Board of Examiners, which also requires additional National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications. Specific Life Safety system manufacturer certifications must also be obtained and maintained to perform any repairs or system modifications. The section currently maintains five different manufacturer system certifications.