"Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Technician 2"

Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Technician 2

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public, University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental, AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration. CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position. This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Job Description
Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation and service of safety systems and related devices. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level safety systems technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Maintains, installs, tests and repairs fire alarm systems.
• Provides work direction, training/mentoring of lower level safety systems technicians, and/or trades, workers in fire systems installation, repair and maintenance.
• Installs, maintains, tests and repairs sprinkler systems.
• Installs, tests and repairs fire extinguishers.
• Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Provides panel training to other staff. May input asset data and other information on computerized work order system.
• Installs, maintains, tests and repairs fire pumps.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
State of Ohio Fire Protection Individual License required with the following endorsements. Employee must have one of the three below endorsements upon hire. 120 days following hire, employee must possess all three endorsements: Fire Alarm/ Detection, Sprinklers/ Standpipes, Portable Fire Extinguishers. Journey-level working knowledge of fire systems or related technology, including skill in installation and service of fire systems and components. Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure. Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages. Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems. Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial form. Work independently or with others. Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment. Ability to interpret advanced code, review blueprints, reset fire panels. Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. Work at heights. Lift up to 50 lbs. 48 months skilled experience in fire safety system field, or equivalent; Successful completion of written and/or practical test may be required. Valid driver's license. May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards, may be exposed to dangerous machinery, confined spaces. An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. *Must be obtained within 120 days after employment. Employee must possess at least one of these endorsements upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control**.
**developed after employment.

Department
Life Safety

Pay Rate: AFSCME|08|$24.62 - $27.72 hourly rate

Job Open Date
08/27/2025

Posting Close Date
09/10/2025

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule
PN100593 Workdays: Monday-Friday Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Cory Dorton, dorton@ohio.edu