Fire Sprinkler Technician

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4, IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN MONTHS OF HIRE :

$2, WITHIN DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2, MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

Provides support to the Life Safety Shop’s functions and responsibilities, including performing preventive maintenance (PM) inspections, maintenance, and / or contracting necessary repairs or modifications on fire sprinkler systems including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, standpipes, and fire pumps as required by NFPA, NFPA, NFPA, NFPA, and allowed per NCAC and 2INCAC Also performs inspections on buildings’ smoke and / or fire dampers and / or curtains, per NFPA.

Performs periodic and preventive maintenance inspections on all fire sprinkler / suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA, NFPA, and the international fire code, ensuring that all NFPA reports and system tags display the name, signature and license number of the inspection contractor or inspection technician who performed the inspection.

Makes minor repairs to fire protection systems, including replacing activated or damaged sprinkler heads, lubricating control valves, resetting dry pipe valves, and other tasks itemized as maintenance in NFPA, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, NFPA, NFPA, and the international fire code.

When maintenance and repairs exceed the limitations per and contacts licensed fire sprinkler maintenance contractors, obtains estimates, and coordinates and inspects the selected contractor’s completed work.

Coordinates with the UNC Public Safety department, UNC Fire Marshall, and building occupants when isolating systems for testing or repair purposes.

Prepares complete inspection records in proper format. Ensures assigned area workload schedules are accomplished as issued, and notifies the supervisor immediately of any desired and / or necessary deviations, delays or early completions in the assigned schedule.

Ensures a proper shop stock of miscellaneous systems, electrical and / or hardware items are readily available for repairs.

Ensures and maintains an adequate inventory of equipment / parts received for shop stock are kept organized and ready for emergency and or routine repairs.

Ensures the cleanliness and organization of the shop and assigned installation service vehicle. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Recent experience in the Fire Sprinkler Industry. In-depth knowledge and experience in service and repair of Fire Suppression systems including sprinkler (wet and dry,) pre-action and deluge systems, standpipe, fire pumps, and chemical suppression systems.

Requires in-depth knowledge, experience in and application of various codes and standards, such as but not limited to : NFPA, , , , , , , A, 1, , Life Safety , and NC State Construction Office requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Because this position provides support for Bio-Safety Level (BSL) 2+ and 3 labs, a baseline blood draw and physical are required.

Entry into hot labs, with an Environment Health & Safety department escort, is also required. Must be able to wear respiratory protection, which requires annual medical certification, fit testing, and training.

Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of mandatory (essential) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close.

Required Licenses / Certifications : Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, & Fire Sprinkler Contractors and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, & Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. NICET Level I certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems, Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners, will be required to gain licenses and certification within three (3) years of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Individuals not holding NICET Level I Certification for Fire Alarm Systems will be required to gain certification within four (4) years of employment.

A good knowledge of and staying abreast of current codes and laws is critical. Licensure must be individually obtained and maintained by this position to legally perform maintenance and inspections per the NC State Board of Examiners, which additionally requires Level II certification in inspection and testing of water-based protection systems’ through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).

• Requires a valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Demonstrated experience in the Fire Sprinkler Industry;
• experience reviewing various phases of building design in reference to life safety systems; conducting system operational testing, inspections and commissioning in all aspects of Fire Protection systems;

working with state agencies such as NCDOI and NC SCO; and experience prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and managing work load including service orders, preventive maintenance programs, emergency requests and backlog.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office also preferred. Required Licenses / Certifications Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, & Fire Sprinkler Contractors and Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License issued by the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, & Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

NICET Level II certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems. NICET Level I certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Individuals not holding a NICET Level II Certification for Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems, Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners and a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners, will be required to gain licenses and certification within three (3) years of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Individuals not holding NICET Level I Certification for Fire Alarm Systems will be required to gain certification within four (4) years of employment.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements Ability to stand for long periods of time, work from personal lifts, climb ladders and / or work from scaffolding ft.

high or higher, crawl under buildings, enter manholes, enter or work in confined spaces, and stoop and squat. Also requires the ability to move objects weighing lbs.

or more, above head. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities