Fire/Life Safety Technician

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2021-22, there were over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 20,195 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

The Fire/Life Safety Technician Under the direction of the Director of Campus Facilities ensures the repair, maintenance and testing of all fire, intrusion, life safety systems and elevator (systems) meet college expectations. Incumbent receives and evaluates work orders and other requests and investigates and troubleshoots the issues involved. Additionally, will make necessary repairs as needed. May assist other departments with wiring or installations within license authority.

Duties include:

• Service and Maintain fire systems on campus.
• Service and maintain the emergency phones on campus.
• Keep current on fire safety systems and laws related to them.
• Helps coordinate the service and maintenance of elevators and related systems.
• Service and maintain exit and emergency lights.
• Maintain and check fire extinguishers
• Other duties as assigned.

ERAU benefits include:

• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
• Two BCBS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Formal diploma/certificate/degree program of 6-18 months after high school.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes
• 3 to 5 years of work-related experience