Fire Systems Sprinkler Technician

Title: Fire Systems Sprinkler Technician

Employee Classification: Lead Skilled Craft Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

Facilities Fire Systems provides service, inspection, & maintenance of all fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, kitchen hood suppression systems, fire extinguishers, & special hazards systems for UNT Denton & Frisco campuses. Our mission is to ensure the safety of our students, staff, faculty, & buildings by keeping our fire safety equipment well-maintained, performing our work competently & efficiently, as well as communicating with those involved throughout the work being completed. Communication with our customers is paramount to our goal of ensuring that their needs & expectations are exceeded & the safety of our campus is preserved.

Position Overview

* This position is responsible for advanced skilled craftwork that involves specialized maintenance work.
* Duties include installation, maintenance, repair, and service of building systems and requires advanced skills in a primary craft and working knowledge of other crafts.
* May be required to work specific weekend events a few times a year.
* This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years' of related experience with some experience in a lead or supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of and skill in the use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance tasks.
* Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance.
* Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
* Ability to use basic shop math applications.
* Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building systems or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
* Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.
* Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Dry and Wet Fire sprinkler systems and Fire pumps.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Performs repairs on campus fire systems equipment including, but not limited to; fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire control relays, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and fire line backflows. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.
• Performs preventive maintenance and testing on campus fire systems equipment including, but not limited to; fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire control relays, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and fire line backflows. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members. Coordinate, schedule, and escort fire systems contractors for inspections and service repairs.
• Monitor campus fire system equipment for correct operation. Includes looking for and correcting equipment failures, incorrect sensor readings, failed actuators, and network communication problems. Make corrections within fire systems where possible. Alert responsible groups of equipment issues not within fire systems. Provides assistance and instruction to junior team members.
• Maintains tools in good working order. Makes tool and material requests to supervisor, or senior team member. Maintains cleanliness of shop, mechanical spaces on campus, and university vehicles. Picks up trash on campus when it is encountered.
• Communicates with the requestors of work orders assigned. Attends position specific training as available. Performs all other duties assigned by Facilities Maintenance supervisor, manager, or director.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.