Fire Inspector jobs in Lexington, KY

Job Title

Fire Inspector Maintenance Specialist

Requisition Number

RE44516

Working Title

Fire Marshal Inspector and Trainer

Department Name

3DE30:University Fire Marshal

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

41

Salary Range

$15.67-25.05/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs – frequent walking with some climbing of stairs, sitting for minimal periods of time, set-up of dorm unit including some drywall, furniture. Some use of tools including drills, saw, and everyday tools.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include overseeing the fire extinguisher program including conducting fire extinguisher inspections in both on/off campus facilities, coordinating the schedule for the fire extinguisher inspection program with our contracted vendor, review and approving invoices, maintaining documentation including entering information into the computer based fire extinguisher tracking program for compliance and budgetary oversight, tracking and scheduling vehicle maintenance for the University Fire Marshal fleet, assisting the Assistant Fire Marshal and Code Specialist with performing inspections for existing and new facilities to identify fire/life safety deficiencies in Greek housing, residence halls, and university-owned buildings (off campus and on campus). Conduct inspections/reviews for university construction projects to ensure adherence to project scope and Kentucky Building Code, UK Standards, ADA, and life safety standards. Conducts reviews (building audits, places of assembly and classroom evaluations) in identifying fire/life safety deficiencies. Compile reports with recommendations for correction of deficiencies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to read, interpret building plans, KY IBC codes and NFPA standards enforcement

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

04/14/2024

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.