Fire Safety Inspector

Job Description:

Conduct Fire Safety inspections monthly in all Residence Halls and at least once per year in all other University-owned buildings.  Check for all Fire Safety violations as directed, write reports and work towards resolving any issues that are identified.  Submit all work to the Fire Safety Officer or Specialist and keep the database up to date. Share duties equally with one other Fire Safety Inspector–Buildings.

This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Major Responsibility:   Conduct Fire Safety inspections in University-owned buildings.  These inspections shall be conducted on a monthly basis for dormitories and on an annual basis for all other type occupancies.   (80%)

Supporting Actions:

• Check for all Fire Safety violations as directed.  Write reports and work with building representatives towards resolving any issues that are identified. 
• Submit all work to the Fire Safety Officer or Specialist and keep the database up to date. 
• During the course of inspections, also note the condition of fire extinguishers and pass information on to the supervisor.  Where possible, resolve simple problems with fire extinguishers on-site.
• Update database and submit work orders to Service Response, as needed, prior to the end of each shift.
• Become familiar with buildings and their managers in order to provide positive communications.

Major Responsibility:  Assist with the inspection of fire extinguishers installed in Brown-owned buildings.  (10%)

Supporting Actions:

• Check each fire extinguisher for proper installation location, mounting hardware, signage and readiness for use. 
• Report and log any noted deficiencies to the Fire Safety Officer or the Fire Safety Specialist. 
• Assist in the training, building access and support of the Fire Inspector I, who is managing the fire extinguisher inspection process.

Major Responsibility:  Help coordinate the planning and execution of building evacuation drills in all University buildings, when requested, including fire drills in residence halls and other buildings.  (5%)

Supporting Actions:

• Assist with a minimum of two, night-time fire drills per semester.

Major Responsibility:   Assist the Fire Safety Officer and Fire Safety Specialist with special projects, including fire extinguisher training.  (5%)

Supporting Actions:

• The manager may request support and presence at community events or training as needed.

Decisions Position is Free to Make:

• Notify building managers and occupants in the area of any code violations or corrections that can be made immediately or advise them if it is a Facilities Management Service Response task.
• Submit service requests for repairs and corrections through Planon, as applicable.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a fire inspector and familiarity with NFPA codes preferred.

Job Competencies:

• Individuals should have a working knowledge of Rhode Island Fire and Life Safety Codes.
• Fire safety knowledge and experience. 
• Ability to use a computer to enter data, generate work orders and communicate by email are required.

Additional physical demands and working conditions:

Work hours shall be flexible and will not exceed 15 hours in any week unless previously approved by the Fire Safety Officer or Director of Emergency Management. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-10-28

Job Posting Title:

Fire Safety Inspector-Buildings

Department:

Public Safety and Emergency Management

Grade:

Grade 6

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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