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*Fire Extinguisher and Safety Equipment Technician

  • 493088
  • Norman
  • Campus Operations/Safety
  • Operations - NRM
  • S07
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Pay Range: Targeted salary of $19.25/hr based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

The Fire Extinguisher and Safety Equipment Technician will assist the Department of Campus Safety by doing regular equipment safety checks that are critical to the department's success. Conducts recurring visual inspections of all campus fire extinguishers and provides direct oversight of the campus AED program. Removes non-compliant fire extinguishers from service and replaces them with compliant ones. Maintains fire extinguisher inventory and keeps the storage shop organized. Assists AED Site Coordinators to ensure that their AED's are maintained and rescue ready. Assists the Fire Marshal's Office with various safety-based functions and other services provided by the department as needed.

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Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 3 years of related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree. 

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

  • Previous project management experience
  • General knowledge of emergency management
  • Knowledge of the National Incident Management System
  • Previous fire extinguisher or safety equipment maintenance or management experience
  • General knowledge of the use of common tools
  • Associates Degree

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:

  • Hiring contingent upon driver's license check
  • Hiring contingent upon Post Offer

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

 

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