Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist I

Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist IAgency: Texas A&M UniversityDepartment: Environmental Health & SafetyProposed Minimum Salary: $21.96 hourlyJob Location: College Station, TexasJob Type: StaffJob DescriptionA Glimpse of the JobThe Fire and Life Safety Equipment Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting 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 and fire hydrants.Essential DutiesFire and Life Safety System Inspection and MaintenancePerforms inspections for one or more fire and life safety systems or equipment typesSchedules inspections of fire and life safety systems or equipmentDocuments flow test of campus fire hydrants and updates databases as appropriateProvides current flow test data/conducts new flow test as needed for new construction/renovation projectsAssists construction groups with relevant dataInventory Management and DocumentationInventories new fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, and updates databases as appropriateConducts inventory and barcoding of newly installed doors, shutters, curtains, etc.Utilizes equipment to conduct hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishersAssistance, Events & Emergency ResponseAssists superiors as neededCollaborates with other personnel in preparation of and during special events that have a need for Fire and Life Safety inputResponds with other personnel to emergencies and assists emergency respondersWhat You Need to KnowSalary: $21.96/hourCover 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 ExperienceAssociates degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceTwo years of experience in fire and life safety or a related fieldRequired Licenses and CertificationsMust have DOT security training or ability to take training with 60 daysTexas Drivers License or ability to acquire within 60 daysKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of inspection, testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire hydrantsMust be able to operate hand tools; ability to operate hydrostatic testing equipmentPreferred QualificationsFire Inspector certificationCertified/licensed fire extinguisher technician; other fire system certificationsMachines or equipment used in the performance of essential dutiesFire Extinguisher Hydrostatic test equipmentFire Hydrant flow test equipmentComputerHand ToolsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift, carry, and climb stairs/ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weighing objectsHave the ability to work in cold and hot conditionsAbility to work in dusty environmentOther Requirements and FactorsAbility 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 systemThis position is security sensitiveThis position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and proceduresAll tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirementsInstructions 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.