Fire​/Safety Specialist

Overview

Fire/Life Safety Specialist (2 Positions Available).

Location:

Sylvania Campus. Time type:
Full time. Posted:
Posted 30+ Days Ago. Job requisition
-1704.

Join our Team at Portland Community College (PCC). PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and serves approximately 80,000 students. PCC embraces equity and inclusion and provides accommodations for applicants in the hiring process via the PCC Talent Acquisition Team e: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.

What You ll Do and Who We Are Looking For:
This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received. Under the direction of a manager or director, ensures the design, construction, repair and maintenance of all fire, intrusion and life safety systems meet college expectations. Incumbent evaluates work orders and requests, troubleshoots problems, establishes priorities, coordinates with contractors to make necessary repairs, provides subject matter expertise, manages outside contractors to ensure work meets college requirements and codes, reviews and approves contractor invoices, and may assist other departments with wiring or installations within license authority.

– Ensure design, construction, repair and maintenance of fire, intrusion and life safety systems meet PCC expectations.
–Receive and evaluate work orders, investigate requests, troubleshoot issues, establish priorities, and coordinate with contractors to complete repairs.
–Provide subject matter expertise related to systems.
–Manage outside contractors to ensure work meets college requirements and applicable codes.
–Review and approve contractor invoices.
–Assist other departments with wiring or installations within license authority.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• State of Oregon Limited Energy Electrical License, NICET II (Fire Alarms) or equivalent (please list licenses in your cover letter or the Skills section of the application)
• Two years of experience with Fire and Life Safety code compliance, service and maintenance across a broad spectrum of fire and life safety systems
• One year of experience inspecting Fire and Life Safety Systems
• Silent Knight Intelliknight certification within one year of hire

• Experience designing, installing, and reviewing construction and remodel projects
• Experience overseeing and reviewing the work of maintenance contractors
• Experience obtaining quotes for projects and monitoring budget use
• Experience maintaining detailed project and code documentation

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and lifelong learning. You ll enjoy a collaborative and inspiring campus community with opportunities for learning and professional development.

Position Grade:
Classified 23 (A).

Employment Type:

Full time. Total Rewards Package /

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefit package;
Oregon PERS contribution; tax deferred and deferred compensation programs; tuition waiver for you and eligible family; free access to campus facilities; vacation, sick leave and holidays; PCC Winter Break; and more. See pcc.edu/hr/benefits for details.

Initial salary placement:
The first two steps of the range are $68,271 to $70,230 per year; full range to $109,553. Oregon Veterans  Preference applies. Verification required during the application process.

PCC employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship (e.g., H1-B) is not available at this time.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report (ASR) as required by the Clery Act is available on the PCC Department of Public Safety website. Paper copies are available upon request. PCC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected status.

Veterans  Preference details and eligibility verification are required during the application process.