Fire Safety Technician

Title: Fire Safety Technician

Employee Classification: Fire Safety Technician

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Environmental Health & Safety-355200

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 University of North Texas Health 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 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

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office fosters a safe and secure campus in a healthy learning environment where students, faculty, staff, and guests can thrive. The EHS Office administers multiple programs including management of Radiological and Biosafety, Hazardous Materials, and the Emergency Management Program. We also provide services such as ergonomic assessments, indoor air quality assessments, and emergency planning assistance for events.

Position Overview

The Fire Safety Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of life safety systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, emergency generators and elevators. Manages construction and maintenance activities to ensure institutional procedures are followed and compliance is maintained relative to all applicable local, state and federal regulatory requirement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to review work for accuracy.
• Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• NFPA CFAITMS

Job Duties

• Coordinate ope