- Elon, North Carolina, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Associate
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