Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Service and Repair Technician

Requisition Number : S3042

Position Number : 998017

Position Classification Title :

Facility Maint Mech Tradesman

Functional Title :

Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Service and Repair Technician

Position Type : Staff

University Information :

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary :

The primary purpose of the Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Service and Repair Technician position is the calibration, maintenance, repair, replacement, testing and inspections of fire sprinkler and suppression systems in strict accordance with local codes and national standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 10, NFPA 96. NFPA 17A, NFPA 24, NFPA 291, NFPA 72, Life Safety 101, NEC 70, Universal Building Code, etc.).

The role requires expert knowledge and experience in inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and servicing fire sprinkler systems, fire risers, fire pumps, fire hydrants, fire backflow preventers, fire extinguishers, hood suppression systems, and other fire protection systems. The Service and Repair Technician will perform skilled maintenance and repair services in various buildings by working independently, and occasionally supervising Facility Electronic Technicians with less demonstrated skills.

This position requires the following valid fire protection trade licenses : Fire Sprinkler Technician License, Fire Suppression Technician License, Fire Sprinkler Backflow License and Fire Sprinkler T&I License, issued by the State of North Carolina.

This position also files all inspection reports for compliance to Department of Insurance. This position will supply afterhours on-call emergency service for the fire sprinkler and suppression systems as well.

This position is mandatory as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications :

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES : EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates :

Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance License by the NC State Board of Examiners will be required to gain certification within 1-year post employment.

Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners for inspection and testing of water-based systems will be required to gain certification within 1-year post employment.

Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Suppression Maintenance License by the NC State Board of Examiners will be required to gain certification within 1-year post employment.

Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Sprinkler Backflow License by the NC State Board of Examiners will be required to gain certification within 1-year post employment.

Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Five to seven years’ experience in Fire Sprinkler maintenance, repair, replacement, testing and inspections of fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Experience in Fire Hood Suppression Systems.
• Experience in conducting Fire Suppression System operational testing, inspections, and commissioning.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical components relevant to fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Experience in basic mechanical plumbing tasks.
• Experience in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and managing workload including : service orders, preventative maintenance programs, emergency requests and backlog.

Alternate Option :

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes :

Recruitment Range : $57,095 – $63,439

Org #-Department :

Utility Operations - 56406

Work Hours of Position :

8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm, M-F

Number of Months per Year :

12

Job Family :

Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title :

Facility Maint Mech Tradesman

Open Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Close Date : 01 / 02 / 2026

FTE : 1.000

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility :

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Essential Tasks :

Key Responsibility :

Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems

Essential Tasks :

Key Responsibility :

Inspection and Testing

Essential Tasks :

Key Responsibility :

Pump Motor Repair and Replacement

Essential Tasks :

Key Responsibility :

Administrative

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Competency :

Knowledge – Technical

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Problem Solving

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Attention to Detail

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Coordination - Work

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Communication

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Client / Customer Service

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Advanced

Physical Effort :

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - f, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - f, Vision-Skilled Trades - o, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye-hand coordination - f, Vision-Color Distinction - o, Vision-Preparing / Analyzing figures - o, Vision-Visual inspection - f, Vision-Measuring / Assembling at distance close to eye - f, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Standing - f, Sitting - f, Walking - f, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - f, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - r, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - r, Pushing / Pulling - f, Climbing-Stairs - f, Climbing-Ladders - f, Bending - f, Squatting - f, Crawling - r, Reaching - f

Work Environment :

Driving - Car / Truck - c, Driving - Standar / Automatic - f, Driving - Mower / Forklift - r, Location - Roof - r, Equipment / Machines - Heights - f, Equipment / Machines - Roofs - r, Equipment / Machines - Ladders - f, Equipment / Machines - Step Stools - r, Equipment / Machines - Scaffolds - r, Night / Dark - f, Extreme noise levels - r, Extreme temperatures - r, Inside - f, Outside - r, Ventilation ConditionsDust - r, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - r, Overtime - o