Fire Marshal Job Descriptions

1. Performs non-complex, less skilled assignments under the direction of the fire marshal, and/or fire inspectors or mechanics. Responds to emergencies and takes necessary emergency actions with the fire department and campus police.
2. Assists inspectors with the inspection of university properties for compliance with fire codes and standards. Inspects lower risk occupancies independently as assigned by the fire marshal and/or fire inspectors.
3. Conducts some lower level public educations, training classes, and fire drills and assists inspectors with more complex public education, training classes and fire drills.
4. Assists fire marshal and/or inspectors in fire investigations. Conducts minor investigations independently, i.e., trash fires, dumpsters, minor electrical fires.
5. Assists in the training of lower grade employees using various training methods.
6. Assists mechanics with rudimentary fire protection tasks related to fire detection and suppression.
7. Assists mechanics with installation and maintenance of single station detection.
8. Assists inspectors and mechanics with drawing reviews for code compliance and assists with liaison to architects and engineers.
9. Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

1. Performs assignments under limited supervision.
2. Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor.
3. Under the direction of the supervisor, assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments.
4. Inspects University properties for compliance with fire codes and standards.
5. Coordinates and consults with Construction Management and Architectural and Engineering Services and external architects, designers and contractors to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards in new construction, renovations and fire systems.
6. Conducts public education, training classes and fire drills within the Yale community.
7. Assists in the preparation of fire safety proposals and the design specifications for fire protection equipment.
8. Assists in fire investigations.
9. Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods.
10. Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

1. Diagnoses, tests, adjusts, services and maintains all types of fire equipment including: fire pumps, sprinklers, standpipes, deluge systems, tanks, fire alarms, emergency lights and lighting systems, exit signs, fire doors, smoke vents, fixed extinguishing systems and hydrants.
2. Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
3. Performs minor repair and replacement on and/or installs assigned equipment.
4. Under limited supervision performs assigned duties and assumes general responsibility for job completion.
5. Directs and trains lower labor grade employees, under Supervisor's direction.
6. Determines the manpower and material requirements and means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments. Recommends changes in equipment, material or procedures to increase efficiency.
7. Identifies and secures materials, supplies and equipment.
8. Crates and uncrates equipment.
9. Uses hand tools and equipment of the trade.
10. Observes safety standards and practices.
11. Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site.
12. Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification under Supervisor's direction.

Four or more years inspecting, testing, repairing, diagnosing and maintaining fire equipment, or related experience. A State of Connecticut L-6 or higher low voltage electrical license; license must allow for worker to perform inspection, testing, repair, diagnostics, and/or maintenance on fire alarm systems. Experience in fire sprinkler system maintenance and factory training on Siemens, Notifier, and FCI alarm systems preferred.