What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Safety Systems Specialist position at University of Idaho?
Life Safety Systems Specialist
Posting Number: SP005196P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
This position helps ensure a safe campus environment and supports the life safety needs of campus building users by maintaining and repairing safety systems such as emergency egress lighting and fire suppression equipment.
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:
This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:
- Inspect and test life safety systems and associated equipment
- Receive and respond to state-issued safety discrepancy notices
- Support the fire suppression systems and manage the life safety equipment maintenance program and associated equipment
- Conduct area and equipment surveys
- Initiate service requests for needed repairs
- Collect and maintain records
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Inspecting and maintaining fire doors, egress routes and emergency lighting
- Performing and documenting safety inspections
- Performing maintenance and repair tasks involving life safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and egress lighting
- Reading blueprints and floor plans
- Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
- Applying safety codes, regulations and standards such as OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association Standards
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- Hold the Fire Extinguisher V2 Certification of Service Personnel or be able to obtain within three months of hire
- Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and Access
- Hold a CPR/First Aid instructor training certification and be able to instruct CPR/First Aid courses
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience setting up, reviewing and closing work orders in FAMIS
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
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Must be able to:
- Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
- Carry, lift or otherwise moves items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The priority consideration date for applications is 3/24/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51025
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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