Market Range: MR07

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position will perform technical duties in the installation, maintenance, repair, and service of fire prevention equipment and fire alarm/suppression control systems. This includes fire safety inspections, emergency and exit lighting inspections, and egress pathways. This position is also responsible for maintenance and inspection of University Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and other life safety devices as assigned. They also detect, respond to, control, and suppress fire events. The position also requires interaction with such entities as the Memphis Fire Department, State of Tennessee Fire Marshal, licensed fire safety contractors, and building contractors/ architects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair (in accordance with NFPA standards, state, and local regulations) of all portable fire extinguishers, emergency and exit lighting.
2. Troubleshoot fire alarm and suppression system malfunctions, determine appropriate repair requirements, perform necessary repairs in accordance with NFPA standards. Provide inspection/test reports.
3. Assists in general fire and life safety inspections of all campus buildings and facilities to certify fire protection equipment and procedural compliance with NFPA, state, local laws, and regulations.
4. Inspects and witnesses the testing of fire protection, suppression, or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
5. Notify campus officials if there is a fire, the extent of the damage, and if campus personnel must take any action following the extinguishing of the fire.
6. Provide training in fire and life safety, including portable fire extinguisher (PFE) use; identify/resolve potential fire hazards.
7. Assist with fire alarm drills for all University facilities.
8. Perform the testing, and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillator's (AED).
9. Performs other duties as necessary.