Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Service and Repair Technician

requisition number

s3042

998017

facility maint mech tradesman

fire sprinkler and suppression system service and repair technician

staff

located in north carolina’s third largest city, unc greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. Uncg continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. Uncg is ranked no. 1 most affordable institution in north carolina for net cost by the n.y. Times and no.

1 in north carolina for social mobility by the wall street journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an innovation and economic prosperity university by the association of public and land-grant universities, uncg is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67m in research and creative activity. The university’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the piedmont triad region in excess of $1b.

facilities operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

the primary purpose of the fire sprinkler and suppression system service and repair technician position is the calibration, maintenance, repair, replacement, testing and inspections of fire sprinkler and suppression systems in strict accordance with local codes and national standards (nfpa 13, nfpa 10, nfpa 96, nfpa 17a, nfpa 24, nfpa 291, nfpa 72, life safety 101, nec 70, universal building code, etc.).
the role requires expert knowledge and experience in inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and servicing fire sprinkler systems, fire risers, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire backflow prev enters, fire extinguishers, hood suppression systems, and other fire protection systems. The service and repair technician will perform skilled maintenance and repair services in various buildings by working independently, and occasionally supervising facility electronic technicians with less demonstrated skills.
this position requires the following valid fire protection trade licenses: fire sprinkler technician license, fire suppression technician license, fire sprinkler backflow license and fire sprinkler t&i license, issued by the state of north carolina.
this position also files all inspection reports for compliance to department of insurance. This position will supply after hours on‑call emergency service for the fire sprinkler and suppression systems as well.
this position is mandatory as defined in the adverse weather and emergency event policy.

high school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional guidelines: experience in the trade area related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

individuals not holding a limited fire sprinkler maintenance license by the nc state board of examiners will be required to gain certification within 1‑year post employment.
individuals not holding a limited fire sprinkler inspection technician license by the nc state board of examiners for inspection and testing of water‑based systems will be required to gain certification within 1‑year post employment.
individuals not holding a limited fire suppression maintenance license by…