Senior Trades Helper – Fire & Life Safety Tech

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking a Senior Trades Helper in the Facilities, Buildings & Grounds Life Safety Shop. The role involves hands-on duties (climbing, lifting, etc.) and responding to emergencies, with on-the-job training in building trades and a rotating weekend on-call schedule.

Reporting to the Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor, you will support Fire/Life Safety efforts, generator PM testing, and sprinkler system inspections campus-wide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or a BA/BS in a relevant field. Degree must be conferred by start date.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (climbing, lifting, etc.).
• Experience or familiarity with fire/life-safety systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Generator PM testing and related inspections.
• Assist with Fire Alarm servicing, battery replacements, and testing across campus.
• Oversee projects to ensure the integrity of Fire Alarm systems; respond to emergencies.
• Assist with sprinkler inspections, testing, and related equipment; respond to emergencies.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Nicet Fire Alarm Systems Lvl.1

Nicet Fire Alarm Systems Lvl.2

Nicet Sprinkler Inspect & Test

Windows 7 & MS Office

Job description

The George Washington University is seeking a Senior Trades Helper in the Facilities, Buildings & Grounds Life Safety Shop. The role involves hands-on duties (climbing, lifting, etc.) and responding to emergencies, with on-the-job training in building trades and a rotating weekend on-call schedule.

Reporting to the Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor, you will support Fire/Life Safety efforts, generator PM testing, and sprinkler system inspections campus-wide.