Fire Equipment Technician II

Facility Operations

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Nature and Level of Work:
Perform the maintenance, repair and testing of all campus fire alarm, fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers and to provide knowledge of fire safety regulations to campus building, remodeling and construction projects.

This position requires operating university vehicles; therefore, possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license is required.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with preventative maintenance and repair, of all campus portable fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems and fire suppression system components including sprinkler systems, smoke detectors and fire alarm panels. Inspect, test, clean, maintain and keep records in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Assist with troubleshooting fire alarm systems and fire suppression system malfunctions. Determine appropriate repair requirements and perform or supervise the performance of repairs in accordance with NFPA standards.

Respond to fires and/or fire alarms on campus. Perform liaison duties between MU campus personnel and local fire departments. Notify campus officials if there is a fire, the extent of the damage, and if campus departments must take any action following the extinguishment of the fire.

Assist with building surveys to assure fire protection equipment and procedural compliance with NFPA, local and state laws and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

7:00 AM -3:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM / M-F

Personnel in the Fire Equipment Technician I development program: this job is a promotional step from a Fire Equipment Technician I and requires all of the following:
* Two years of experience in testing, repair and maintenance of fire safety systems including knowledge and application of NFPA, local and state fire safety standards and regulations.
* The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I or equivalent NFPA certification.
* A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is required.
* Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license is required.
* Ability on a daily basis to:
- Grasp, lift, carry and set down objects of moderate weight (15-25 pounds)
- Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and stairs

This position requires operating university vehicles; therefore, possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license is required.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00/hr

Grade: GGS-E

University Title: Fire Equipment Technician Il

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 5/18. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:
* complete ALL sections of the application
(including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered)
* complete six months of regular service at the University
* apply within the published, five-day posting period
* meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application. Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 5/12/2026 - 5/18/2026

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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