Position Title:Fire Safety Technician III Job Group:Merit Required Minimum Qualifications:Five years of related experience, which includes regular participation in activities such as project planning, designing, ensuring code compliance, estimating project costs, investigating problems, recommending actions or similar tasks. Appropriate certifications in specialized field including NICET (sprinkler/alarm). Preferred Qualifications:-Have NICET Certification in Fire Alarm -Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing Experience -Familiar with Simplex Fire Alarm Systems Job Description: Facilities Planning and Management department is seeking qualified candidates for the Fire Safety Technician III position. Fire Safety Technician III is responsible for testing, inspecting, repairing, and commissioning fire alarm and life safety systems to ensure compliance and optimal performance. This role develops and maintains system documentation, coordinates with engineers and project managers, and provides technical expertise and training to staff and university stakeholders. Additionally, the technician serves as a campus resource for life safety, responding to emergencies, advising customers, and supporting departmental communication and service initiatives. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Performs all characteristic duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Technician II. • Conducts performance testing of sprinkler and suppression systems. • Provides functional supervision including training and instruction to other staff. • Reviews architectural drawings, and specifications of new construction projects and building alterations for adherence to safety and code standards. Attends meetings with engineers, managers, and contractors regarding fire and life safety systems and plans. • May initiate designs and bid documents for supplies and services necessary to develop and maintain sprinkler, suppression, and alarm equipment and their support systems. • Recommends specification and design standards for fire sprinkler, suppression, alarm, and life safety equipment. • Designs, programs, installs, and commissions fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression or life safety systems. • Identifies corrective actions and serves as a technical code advisor necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, standards, and educates property owners and their representatives of these actions. • Participates in fire alarm response and the investigation of fires, or the cause of fire alarm activation and identifies actions or corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence. • Acts as a liaison with city, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with safety and health codes, standards, or regulations. • Maintains inspection and inventory database software and documentation. • Prepares specifications, estimates, and maintenance procedures for fire and life safety systems. • Investigates methods, materials, and equipment to be used in building construction and alterations. • Coordinates and makes recommendations to engineers, contractors, buyers, and reviews submittals, specifications, cost estimates, and schematics. • Confers with engineers and architects concerting the feasibility of proposed facilities and renovation of existing facilities. • Confers with University faculty and administration on projects requested by the department. • Participates in review of bids and quotations and makes recommendations for awarding of contracts. • Prepares design and as-built drawings, specifications, estimates, maintenance procedures, and reports. • Calibrates and adjusts life safety equipment to insure optimum performance. • Maintains system documentation, CAD drawings, configurations, etc., and maintains and updates data backups. • Provides emergency response to the University as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate department or administrative personnel. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to follow written and oral instructions. • Knowledge of technical drafting or engineering practices, procedures and reference sources. • Knowledge of processes and procedures related to the design and construction coordination of new and remodel/repair projects. • Skill in operating technical equipment related to specified trade area. • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public. • Ability to identify and evaluate technical problems when conducting performance testing procedures. • Skill in utilizing computer software for uses such as design, scheduling, planning and or data management. • Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on life safety equipment. • Ability to estimate labor and material costs, and to prepare, initiate and obtain quotes and orders for project materials and equipment. • Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the life safety and electrical field. • Knowledge of the tools and equipment of the electronics field and skill in their safe use. • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the field. • Ability to follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public. • Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electronic equipment. • Ability to organize workflow and to supervise the work of others. • Ability to work and remain calm in stressful situations. • Knowledge of life safety systems and equipment. • Knowledge of and ability to interpret local, state, and national electrical and fire codes. • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:16 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: + Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans + Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans + Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability + Flexible Spending Accounts + Various voluntary benefits and discounts + Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: September 24, 2025 Posting Close Date:October 5, 2025 Job Requisition Number:R17837 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. 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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.