The Life Safety Technician supports the inspection, testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of assigned fire and life safety systems throughout the university. The position focuses on fire alarm and detection systems, carbon monoxide detection, emergency lighting, exit signs, and related life safety devices.
Responsibilities
Perform assigned inspections, functional tests, preventive maintenance, and routine troubleshooting for fire alarm panels, initiating and notification devices, smoke and heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency and egress lighting, and exit signs.
Maintain the university’s MicroKey fire alarm monitoring system, including routine system checks, basic troubleshooting, coordination of service and repairs, and documentation of system issues and corrective actions.
Perform routine fire extinguisher visual inspections and maintain inspection and inventory records; coordinate vendor servicing and required specialized maintenance.
Coordinate and document qualified contractor inspections and testing for fire/smoke dampers, fire drop doors, elevator smoke curtains, BDA/emergency responder radio systems, and smoke management systems.
Identify and report deficiencies; perform minor repairs and device replacements within authorized scope; refer specialized repairs, programming, certification, and testing to qualified personnel.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Nice to have: Technical or vocational education in electrical systems
Nice to have: electronics
Nice to have: fire alarm systems
Nice to have: NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification
The Senior Horticulturalist is an essential member of the Grounds & Golf Department and provides advanced horticultural expertise in the care, development, appearance, and long-term stewardship of Woodberry Forest School's 1,200-acre campus.
Compensation
Salary Range: $28-$33 The School may consider higher salaries for exceptional, experienced candidates.
Responsibilities
Lead and perform advanced horticultural maintenance of ornamental landscapes, gardens, planting beds, specimen plants, trees, shrubs, perennial borders, annual displays, and other high-visibility campus areas.
Develop and maintain seasonal planting plans and ornamental displays that complement Woodberry Forest School's architecture, historic character, landscape design, and seasonal campus activities.
Select, install, establish, transplant, and maintain annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees, and other plant material appropriate to site conditions and landscape objectives.
Perform advanced pruning and structural maintenance of trees and shrubs using accepted horticultural and arboricultural practices.
Evaluate plant health and diagnose common plant disorders, including insect infestations, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress, improper irrigation, soil deficiencies, and other cultural problems.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Plant Science, Botany, Arboriculture, or a related field
Nice to have: Professional certification in horticulture, arboriculture, pesticide application, irrigation, or related discipline
Nice to have: Virginia pesticide applicator certification
Nice to have: Experience managing large institutional, educational, historic, botanical, estate, resort, golf, or public landscapes
Nice to have: Experience with historic landscapes, mature trees, specimen plant collections, formal gardens
