Senior Skilled Craft Technician

Title: Senior Skilled Craft Technician

Employee Classification: Sr Skilled Craft Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $39,600

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Facilities Fire Systems provides service, inspection, & maintenance of all fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, kitchen hood suppression systems, fire extinguishers, & special hazards systems for UNT Denton & Frisco campuses. Our mission is to ensure the safety of our students, staff, faculty, & buildings by keeping our fire safety equipment well-maintained, performing our work competently & efficiently, as well as communicating with those involved throughout the work being completed. Communication with our customers is paramount to our goal of ensuring that their needs & expectations are exceeded & the safety of our campus is preserved.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Senior Skilled Craft Technician - Fire to join our team.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Perform monthly and annual inspections of all Fire Extinguishers across campus.
* Perform extinguisher change-outs as required by extinguisher age.
* Add extinguishers when requested or needed.
* Service and maintain fire alarm systems across campus.
* Assist contractors performing inspections and repairs to building fire systems across campus.
* Assist other technicians within the department when requested.
* Must be able to lift 40 pounds continuously.
* Also must be able to walk up stairs when performing tasks.
* Other duties as assigned

** This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years' of experience in maintenance/repair or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance task; knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance; knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
* Ability to use basic shop math applications. Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
* Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.
* Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* 1-3 years working with fire alarm systems, preferably Notifier Fire Alarm Systems
* Working knowledge of NFPA 10
* Working knowledge of NFPA 72

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Performs repairs on campus fire systems equipment including, but not limited to; fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire pumps, and control relays.
• Performs preventive maintenance and testing on campus fire systems equipment including, but not limited to; fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire pumps, and control relays.
• Monitor campus fire system equipment for correct operation. Includes looking for and correcting equipment failures, incorrect sensor readings, failed actuators, and network communication problems. Make corrections within fire systems where possible. Alert responsible groups of equipment issues not within fire systems.
• Maintains tools in good working order. Makes tool and material requests to supervisor, or senior team member. Maintains cleanliness of shop, mechanical spaces on campus, and university vehicles. Picks up trash on campus when it is encountered.
• Communicates with the requestors of work orders assigned. Attends position specific training as available. Performs all other duties assigned by Facilities Maintenance supervisor, manager, or director.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Noisy environments.
  Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7 am - 4 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.