Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist II

Job Title

Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist II, under general supervision, is responsible for coordinating and conducting comprehensive inspections, data collection, documenting findings and scheduling inspections of one or more fire and life safety systems or equipment types, including, but not limited to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire doors, shutters, curtains and etc.

Essential Duties

Fire and Life Safety System Inspection and Coordination

• Exercises a comprehensive approach to conducting in-depth inspections for multiple fire and life safety systems or equipment categories, ensuring adherence to standards and regulations including fire hydrants and fire extinguishers

• Coordinates scheduling of inspections pertaining to various fire and life safety systems or equipment, optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation

• Thoroughly documents the flow test results of campus fire hydrants, updating relevant databases to maintain accurate and up-to-date records

• Provides complex current flow test data/conducts new flow test as needed for new construction/renovation projects

Inventory Management and Equipment Testing

• Inventories new fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, and updates databases as appropriate to ensure accuracy and efficiency

• Assesses inventory and implements barcoding

• Utilizes equipment to conduct hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers

Assistance, Events & Emergency Response

• Provides guidance, mentorship, and professional development assistance to Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist staff, fostering their growth and proficiency

• Assists superiors as needed

• Collaborates with other personnel in preparation of and during special events that have a need for Fire and Life Safety input

• Responds with other personnel to emergencies and assists emergency responders

What You Need to Know

Salary: $25.26/hour

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of experience in fire and life safety or related

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate and conduct hydrostatic testing equipment; maintain accurate records

• Knowledge of NFPA 10 (fire extinguishers) and NFPA 24 (fire hydrants)

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with testing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified fire extinguisher technician

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used

• Computer: 5 hours

• Hydrostatic Testing Equipment 10 hours

• iPad 3 hours

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend stairs, ladders, etc.

• Ability to lift and/or more heavy weighted objects

• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty environments

• Must be able to traverse long distances, remain stationary for long periods of time such as serving during special events

Other Requirements and Factors

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.    

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.