Fire Safety Systems Maintenance Worker II or Trades Specialist I - Environmental Health and Safety

The Environmental Health and Safety unit of the Division of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is seeking applications for three (3) Fire Safety Systems Maintenance Worker II or Trades Specialist I positions. Under the direction of the Supervisor, Lead Fire Equipment Worker, or Fire Equipment Worker, these positions assist in the performance of fire and electronic life safety equipment maintenance and repair work in existing facilities as outlined by University guidelines. The positions may also perform maintenance, testing, inspection, system upgrades, response, and new installation of fire safety systems components to assure life safety codes and compliance for all WVU buildings on main campus, regional campuses and WVU farms.

In order to be successful in these positions, the ideal candidates will:

• Assists in the performance of preventive maintenance, weight check, hydrostatic test, and recharging of extinguishers including those which are component parts of operating equipment, such as CO2 flooding systems and other safety equipment.

• Assists in the inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers installed throughout the University. Replaces extinguishers which need services from bench stock supplies.

• Assists in fire alarm system preventive maintenance: Signal initiating devices are tripped to ensure proper operation. Signal indicating devices check for audio, visual annunciations. Preventive battery maintenance on power supplies and batteries replaced as necessary. Troubleshoot zone circuits if false tripping occurs and replace, substitute, or repair components.

• Assists in maintaining written records on monthly test of F.A. Systems, sprinkler systems, and emergency light systems. Yearly written records on hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers and fire hoses. Also maintains daily log on work activities.

• Assists in supplying information and/or equipment for preparation of contracts on F.S. Systems, smoke barriers, exit signs, and fire escapes to conform to State and Local codes.

• Assists in the Installation of extinguishers in buildings according to type as determined by fire regulations, keeping inspection record card up-to-date.

• Assists with building inspection to determine and recommend corrections or fire hazards. Responds to location of all fire alarms to check for fires, render assistance, shut off alarms, or if no fire, determine reason for alarm sounding; if defective, either make repairs or arrange to repair. Is notified of all burning, chemical, or unknown odors and assesses affected areas to determine who should respond to the problem.

• Inspect, test, and maintain building fire alarm systems annually as required by WV State Fire Code SFC 87 and NFPA 72.

• Perform upgrades to existing fire alarm systems, including device replacement, electrical wiring circuit upgrades, adding new devices to system, and programming as applicable and required.

• Perform routine monthly pump maintenance, to include fluid levels; battery charge level; and checking for loose bolts, water leaks, and general pump condition

• Respond to location of all fire alarms, trouble signals, and supervisory signals to determine problems and render assistance by silencing alarms when necessary, making repairs or arranging with contractors to repair equipment when needed.

• Interact with contractors, vendors, project managers, and regulatory personnel as needed to schedule maintenance, including replacement, repair, or installation of new fire and life safety equipment.

• Receive and process facilities work orders using database and computer systems.

• Respond during off hours to cover emergency situations.