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Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Service and Repair Technician
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Posted: 04-Nov-25
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Salary: $57,095 – $63,439
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Preferred Education:
High School
Internal Number: 998017
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.
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.
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.
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.
About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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