Minimum Requirements:Up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level in Fire Science and/or Electronics and four years of experience in maintenance of Fire and/or Life Safety Equipment. Certified by the State of Kentucky to inspect and maintain Sprinkler Systems and/or Fire Alarm Systems. Factory certification on Grinell DCP-200 and/or Grinell Mini-plex 1000 systems. This certification can be used in place of the Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Systems Certification. Valid driver's license and must be insurable through the University. Must pass pre-employment physical. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. Pay Grade 5 (Hourly).Position Description:Install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression systems and life safety systems. Inspect, test and repair fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels, fire alarm related devices and test fire alarm systems, life safety equipment and peripheral equipment. Identifies hazard defects and the need for adjustment or repair. Follow up on corrective actions. Understand the National, State and Local Fire Safety Codes and law that pertain to the University Buildings. Troubleshoot alarms and answer calls regarding life safety devices and perform general building maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned. Maintain all UPS Systems, security panels and card readers for all University facilities This position responds to emergency situations and is considered a "critical personnel" position. This position must serve on the rotation for standby and on call situations. Install, repair, and inspect smoke and fire suppression systems and life safety systems. Inspect, test and repair fire alarm wiring, fire alarm panels, life safety equipment and peripheral equipment. Identifies hazard defects and the need for adjustment or repair. Follow up on corrective actions.Inspect, repair or replace smoke/heat detectors, fire alarm related devices and test fire alarm systems using appropriate diagnostic programs and equipment. Coordinate activities with building occupantsUnderstand and enforce of national, state and local fire safety codes and laws that pertain to the university facilities including the NFPA 72 and Life Safety 101 standards. Maintain necessary records, reports and complete all paperwork required to meet state regulations and relevant codes on life safety devices within the University facilities. Troubleshoot alarms and answer calls regarding life safety devices and perform general building maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned.Maintain all UPS Systems, security panels and card readers for all University facilitiesThis position responds to emergency situations and is considered a "critical personnel" position. This position must serve on the rotation for standby and on call situationsCompensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.