Fire and Life Safety Inspector

Salary : $50,320.00 Annually

Location : York County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 2025043S

Agency : Winthrop University

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : To apply go to https : / / winthrop.peopleadmin.com / postings / 17808.

Class Code : : JA80

Slot Number : : 0001

Position Number : : 2025043S

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 4

Hiring Range - Max. : $50,320.00

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, the Fire & Life Safety Inspector conducts monthly inspections of campus buildings and fire safety equipment to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and standards; identifies hazards and deficiencies and takes corrective action as needed.

• Conducts monthly fire and life safety inspections for all campus buildings and equipment; confirms equipment is in working order and egress pathways are free of obstructions; and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Removes and replaces fire extinguishers for service and / or maintenance.
• Creates written reports on all building inspections and maintains a written inventory of the university's fire extinguishers, including accurate equipment descriptions, locations and maintenance schedules.
• Communicates with campus building safety coordinators as needed.
• Serves as the primary contact for contractors performing annual fire extinguisher maintenance and monitors their work to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Serves as the contact for contractors providing services related to fire sprinkler systems, fire hoses, cafeteria fire suppression hoods and other fire safety equipment.
• Conducts periodic inspections and testing of other campus safety equipment, such as safety showers and eyewash stations.
• Stocks and maintains Facilities Management first aid kits; keeps an inventory of supplies and re-orders as necessary.
• Assists supervisor with universal waste management : Collects waste fluorescent lamps and used batteries from multiple campus locations and transports them to the universal waste storage area; packages and labels wastes for shipment per state regulations; and keeps storage area clean and organized.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High school diploma; three years of experience in fire prevention, fire and life safety, or facilities maintenance; and valid driver's license.

Knowledge of the principles, best practices and techniques of fire prevention and safety. Ability to learn and ensure compliance with applicable fire and life safety standards and regulations, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, the International Fire Code and OSHA standards. Effective organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work successfully with little supervision. Sufficient computer skills to perform job at a high level.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a Fire Inspector 1 (CFI) and applicable state license.

Additional Comments

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Telecommuting : Employees are not eligible for telecommuting / remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting / remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Salary : $50,320