<p>VCU's Safety & Risk Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Technician!</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The duties and responsibilities of the Fire Safety Technician include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Maintaining Fire Suppression and Fire Detection Systems in accordance with NFPA Standards adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. </li><li>Providing safety to life and property from the hazards of fire by supervising university fire systems installation, testing and maintenance in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth. </li><li>Providing technical assistance to university building officials, facility maintenance staff, and contractors relative to fire safety systems. </li><li>Conducting periodic fire evacuation drills at VCU and VCU Health System to maintain regulatory compliance. </li><li>Inputting and tracking work orders to completion from discrepancies found during routine NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 Testing and Inspections </li><li>Responding to fire alarm activations at VCU and VCU Health to monitor and assist firefighting response operations on campus. </li><li>Serving as liaison for VCU and the outside fire inspection contractors that are scheduled to perform work at VCU or VCU Health </li><li>Completing other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>This position is not limited to one VCU campus and could work on the VCU Monroe Park and/or VCU Medical Campus (VCUHS).</p> <p>In order to advance from entry level FIre Safety Technician I to Fire Safety Technician II, the individual who assumes this role must complete NFPA 10, 25, 72 & NICET Level I - Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. The successful completion of 1 year probationary period with a "successful" performance review must also be achieved.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required. </li><li>Basic computer knowledge. Microsoft, Google, Apple iOS capable. Experience with creating and storing data/reports. </li><li>Ability to conduct inspection reports on iPad (provided) or iPhone using inspection software. </li><li>Valid driver's license required. </li><li>Ability to be on call on a rotating basis. </li><li>Required to occasionally work nights, weekends and extended periods of time during emergencies and inclement weather. </li><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb up and down a ladder required. </li><li>Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Detailed knowledge of NFPA standards for the inspection/testing of fire alarm/fire suppression systems. </li><li>Plumbing skills, knowledge of fire protection systems, ability to read and understand codes and how to apply them accurately. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: $35,000 - $47,000</p> <p>Department: Safety & Risk Management</p> <p>Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT</p> <p>Restricted Status: Yes</p> <p>FTE: 1</p> <p>Exemption Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>University Job Code: Fire Safety Technician 1 (16021)</p> <p>ORP Eligible: No</p>