Fire Extinguisher Inspections Technician

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Occasional after hours

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Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Verify the readiness and satisfactory physical condition of all portable fire extinguishers and Automated External Defibrillators located throughout campus (and some directly adjacent areas). Inspect each extinguisher (may exceed 300 individual extinguishers monthly) and/or AED on a monthly basis. Results of the inspection are recorded both on a physical tag affixed to each extinguisher and barcode-scanned into a specialized tracking system. Work hours are generally flexible, but assigned tasks will be completed within the monthly time frame allotted.

The worker will drive state-owned vehicles, access secured areas, and may occasionally have to climb ladders or enter mechanical areas to reach extinguishers in those respective locations.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Verify the readiness and satisfactory physical condition of all portable fire extinguishers and Automated External Defibrillators located throughout campus (and some directly adjacent areas). Inspect each extinguisher (may exceed 300 individual extinguishers monthly) and/or AED on a monthly basis. Results of the inspection are recorded on a physical tag affixed to each extinguisher. This position reports to the ESD Fire Extinguisher Coordinator.

Inventory in various locations on campus to exchange/swap out Fire Extinguishers that require service.

The results of the inspections of the fire extinguishers are scanned into a specialized tracking system.