Fire Protection Mechanic - 527131

  • The University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Full Time

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)

Department/Organization: 504104 - Plumbing Maintenance

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; some shift work & extended hours

Job Summary: The Fire Protection Mechanic performs highly skilled work in the inspection, operational/functional testing, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of fire protection systems.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of inspection, operational/functional testing, and repair of fire protection systems experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have NICET level II certification in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection Systems; OR ability to pass NICET level II certification in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection Systems within six (6) months of hire date.

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver the tools, materials, and supplies of the job. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans and do material takeoffs. Good people skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Good written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory/work leadership experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Job ID: 487479826
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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