Fire Suppression Technician I

Job Description

The position is located Fort Collins, CO , working in the Facilities Management Department. This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This full time nonexempt position.

Unit Statement

Trades Maintenance Services exist to support Facilities Management, Administration Services Division, and Colorado State University strategic plans. To provide, within the limit of its allocated resources, quality trades maintenance services, which includes all structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, and small construction project management. These services are to create and maintain an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment that meets or exceeds the University’s needs for instruction, research and outreach.

The Fire Systems Group Shop exists to provide quality services including, but not limited to, Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, fire inspections, the life safety reporting system, fire pumps, backflow prevention elevator fire hat testing , and fire extinguisher monthly inspections . These functions contribute to life safety, convenience and quality for the benefit of the University Community in order to support the goals and objectives of the University, Facilities Services and Trades Maintenance Services.

Position Summary

The Fire Suppression Technician position exists to provide assistance to the FSG group

preventive maintenance program for the Fire Suppression systems

including Backflow prevention devices. Under supervision this position will test and inspect Fire Suppression systems, and when needed Elevators, and Fire Extinguishers vital to the Universities infrastructure according to NFPA 25 & NFPA 72 and others and to provide assistance when needed for service on these systems. This position will provide entry level expertise to make decisions that balance the mandated Safety Policy and Code Compliance, creating a building environment conducive to a safe and productive occupancy.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Fire Suppression Preventive Maintenance Develop and carry out planned maintenance schedules and procedures to maximize fire Sprinkler reliability per the NFPA 25, or Facilities Services Standards. Carry out elevator monthly PMs along with monthly Fire Extinguisher PM when needed. Maintain records for consistency in the maintenance of existing equipment and documentation for the building files. Generate maintenance reports of system condition of records and future references. Develop, institute and keep accurate up-to-date records. Maintain building floor plans, including device locations of all suppression equipment. Preserve and update inventory records of all fire sprinkler equipment. Preserve and update testing and maintenance files for all fire sprinkler systems. Preserve and update blueprints for each fire sprinkler system. Generate reports for reference in regard to system condition: reliability.

Fire Suppression Service & Repair Repairs system deficiencies found during PM process

Other Duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check ( required for new hires .)

Pre-employment Physical - extra heavy lifting.

Valid driver's license - Colorado regular

Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.

Shift Work - Special events .

On-call Status

In-person 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. position

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

One (1) year of fire suppression and backflow testing certification relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position .

Preferred Qualifications:

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• 1) Knowledge of Fire Alarms and Testing procedures per NFPA 72
• 2) Knowledge of Fire Suppression Testing Procedures per NFPA 25
• 3) Fire Suppression Installation
• 4) Backflow Prevention Device Service & Repair
• 5) Strong communication and organizational skills.
• 6) Self-motivation and initiative.
• 7) Attention to detail.
• 8) Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Application Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Certifications/Licenses (backflow certification license – NFPA 25 is helpful but not required)

Salary Range

$52,032 - $64,446

Employee Benefits

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Application Information

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Application Instructions and Information

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Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.

The application is the legal document on file ; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

Applications will not be considered if:

The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”

Job duties are missing for any listed position.

Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

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Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies .

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For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024 , any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their curr