Job Details

Fire Systems Specialist I

Position Number: 6832904
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Fire Systems Specialist I

Posting Number: SP005138P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for ensuring life safety systems are working properly to detect and announce fires and/or trouble in all campus buildings.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Ensure the proper operation of fire alarm systems
Collect and maintain fire systems records and systems information
Update and manage the universitys fire alarm system preventative maintenance schedules
Install and maintain Campus Panic/Duress systems and CCTV systems
Maintain and service campus fire extinguishers
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Programming, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing conventional and addressable fire suppression, detection and alarm systems
Interpreting plans and blueprints for electrical and mechanical systems

Required Education:

None

Required Other:

Possess a State of Idaho Limited Energy License or be able to obtain one within six months of hire
Possess a valid drivers license and the ability to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation
Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred:

Familiarity with recognized codes and standards related to the fire alarm system industry such as NFPA, IBC, UL and IFC
Good knowledge of basic computer operations and alarm system microprocessors; data logging devices and methods of interfacing equipment to computers; and of electronic instrumentation principles
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Understanding of engineering, hydraulics and the design of Automatic Fire Suppression (AFS) systems, halon systems and dry chemical extinguishing systems
Certification in fire alarm systems with the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:
- Bend, stoop and climb ladders
- Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds

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: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

The priority consideration date for applications is 1/20/26. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

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/50464

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.