TES Fire Safety Technician

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a TES Fire Safety Technician to support environmental, safety and health programs within the Fire Safety area. The role focuses on maintaining extinguisher inventories and performing inspections using barcode software, documenting findings and initiating corrective actions.

The position involves outdoor duties, lifting and physical tasks, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely adherence to schedules. A valid driver license is required to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an inventory of all University portable fire extinguishers.
• Uses barcode software to perform monthly inspections and documents results and corrective steps.
• Manages replacement or repair of worn, outdated or damaged extinguishers and parts.
• Duties involve outdoor work with walking and climbing; requires strong organization and time management.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Risk Management at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a TES Fire Safety Technician! This job performs technical duties to include providing support for Auburn University environmental, safety and health programs. This job will support the area of Fire Safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a current inventory of all University portable fire extinguishers.
• Utilizes bar code software to perform monthly inspection of all University portable fire extinguishers including documentation of inspections performed, results found, and corrective steps taken.
• Manages the replacement or repair of worn, outdated or damaged fire extinguishers and parts.
• Duties will involve activity outside the office, including substantial walking and climbing, and will require a high degree of organization and time management skills.
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust.
• Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, and lifting more than 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Why Work at Auburn?

Temporary Employment Services ( TES ), a Unit Of The Auburn University Department Of Human Resources, Is An In-house Support Center Established To Meet The Temporary Employment Needs Of The University. TES Provides Qualified And Dedicated Temporary Employees In a Wide Variety Of Occupations To Meet The Staffing Needs Throughout The Campus. Temporary Employees Are Hired For a Variety Of Reasons With The Most Common Being

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.