Fire & Life Safety Technician - Environmental Health & Safety - UTK

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is seeking a Fire and Life Safety Technician for the Knoxville campus.

This is an entry level position for a Fire and Life Safety Technician with a hiring range of $37,390-$41,600. This person's primary responsibility will be monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in university buildings. This person will also work closely with other members of the Fire & Life Safety team to perform annual fire extinguisher inspections, fire drills, fire safety audits, fire awareness communication, and fire safety training events on campus. This person will also have other general duties as assigned. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to become certified in CPR, earn CPR Instructor credentials, and Stop the Bleed Instructor qualifications to enhance Fire & Life Safety Program outreach activities

Responsibilities

Fire Protection Systems Management

Inspects, replaces or installs portable fire extinguisher equipment located on the UT Knoxville campus in accordance with NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, International Fire Code, CGA pamphlet C-1 Methods of Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders and CFR 29 Part 1910.132-138 and Tennessee State Fire Marshal requirements.

May be required to assist other UT systems sites with fire extinguisher inspection, testing & maintenance as needed.

Performs detailed annual maintenance on all types of portable fire extinguishers for tagging purposes per, but not limited to, regulatory requirements, consensus standards and local program requirements.

May be required to utilize a bar coding or RFID system to track inspection data.

Evaluates the necessity for 6 year certification and 12 year hydrostatic testing on portable fire extinguishers as per NFPA 10. Prepares reports of findings to supervisor.

May be required to oversee fire extinguisher maintenance contractor while contractor is working on campus.

Develops and maintains fire extinguisher spreadsheets and other spreadsheets, as needed.

Inspections & Assessments

Performs basic fire and life safety inspections of assigned university buildings in accordance with established university policies and programs.

Utilizes the department's BioRaft inspections systems to record, communicate and track and close open action items.

Follows up on incidents involving a fire extinguisher discharge and prepares reports detailing the events leading up to the fire extinguisher use.

Conducts fire drills with the Fire & Life Safety Team and in coordination with Facilities Services.

Participates in pre-planning meetings/tours with the Knoxville Fire Department.

Performs inspection and updates on emergency response items and information maintained in university Knox Boxes.

May assist in developing Knox Box inventories and other related Knox Box management documents.

Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety units and on Fire Safety team projects.

Training & Delivery

Delivers basic training on fire & life safety equipment and/or procedures either individually or as part of a training team.

Training may involve use of training equipment to include, but not limited to, BullEx BullsEye and R.A.C.E. Station, fire alarm demonstrations using alarm equipment mock-ups, and audio visual equipment to display PowerPoint presentations and building information such as evacuation maps.

Provide CPR/AED/BFA training through the EHS ASHI certified training center as assigned.

EHS Department Support

Provides follow up on corrective actions related to inspection findings noted by the Lab Safety Services unit as an additional duty on fire protection equipment inspections route.

Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.Performs other duties in support of the broader EHS team as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Required to have a high school diploma or GED and one year of work experience.

Associates degree or equivalent course work hours may be substituted for work experience.

Applicants must be free of limitations which prevent extensive walking (3-5 miles daily average), climbing stairs and fixed ladders, walking on rooftops, and working in hot, humid, and/or dusty environments on a daily basis.

The candidate must be capable of lifting/carrying containers weighing up to 50 lbs.

The ability to work independently is critical.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.

A valid TN Driver's license is required.

Successful candidates must be capable of passing a state certification exam no later than two (2) years from date of employment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Qualifications:

Vocational training, technical training, or verifiable on-the-job training.

Fire service, fire safety, general safety experience, or a background in fire extinguisher inspection and service.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check.

Primary Location : US-Tennessee-Knoxville

Environmental Health and Safety

Schedule:

Full-time (M-F), Non-exempt/hourly

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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