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The Fire Safety Technician II must have skills and knowledge in the maintenance and repair of life safety systems. Performs regular inspections of fire safety assets, with main focus on fire extinguishers/hydro testing and fire doors. Assists with testing and maintaining life safety equipment, smoke and sprinkler testing. Under direction, makes minor repairs to fire safety systems. Maintains records, reporting and entering data.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- High school graduate or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience in fire safety systems or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of and experience with fire safety systems.
- Must be able to perform all tasks required of Fire Safety Tech I position.
- Basic computer skills; able to enter data correctly and document inspections in database.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Familiarity with and basic skills in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of fire safety systems including alarms and sprinkler systems.
- Familiarity with and basic skills related to both system and component functionality.
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply all relevant local and national codes and safety regulations related to the installation, operation and maintenance of fire safety systems. Basic knowledge of the life safety codes.
- Ability to use filling station to recharge extinguishers.
- Knowledge of NFPA 10 fire extinguisher standards.
- Skill in the use of sprinkler system repair and testing tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, drills, torches, pipe threaders, bending tools, wrenches and similar.
- Ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and have excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must successfully complete and remain certified and compliant in all safety or trades related course work as may be required by the College.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Customer service orientation.
Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:
- Driver Safety
- Electrical Safety related work practices
- Lock-out/tag-out
- Respirator training
- Fit and Physical Examination
- Working in confined spaces
- Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
- Asbestos awareness training
- Bloodborne pathogen training
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school graduate or equivalent education and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of AV systems.
- Skill in the use of alarm system repair and testing tools and equipment such as signal generators and voltmeters, soldering irons, screw drivers, wiring tools and similar.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with troubleshooting and programming fire alarm panels.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Billy Lyons, Fire & Security Systems Mtnce Mngr
Department Contact Phone Number
Billy.J.Lyons@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Billy Lyons, Fire & Security Systems Mtnce Mngr
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 2/23/2026 THROUGH 2/27/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- Inspects fire safety assets, with main focus on fire extinguishers/hydro testing and fire doors.
- Assists with regular testing, maintaining and troubleshooting of fire safety systems, smoke and sprinkler alarms.
- Able to make minor repairs to fire safety systems, such as replacing defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts.
- Is able to follow basic schematics, wiring diagrams, or blueprints on equipment and systems.
- Performs hydro testing and annual FE service.
- Assists Senior Fire Safety Technicians as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of AV systems. Sets up and monitors public address systems for special events, sporting events, and other functions, many of which are during off hours.
Learns from Senior Technicians
Learns from fire safety technicians via working with and understanding procedures.
- For example, receives clear and concise instructions from coworkers; be educated accepting constructive input from coworkers performing work.
- While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
- Under direction, assists with testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire safety systems.
- Aligns, adjusts and calibrates equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Mentorship
Works with and mentors Fire Safety Tech I, explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions.
- For example, provide/receive clear and concise instructions to coworkers; educate/be educated offering constructive input to coworkers performing work.
- While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
- When qualified, allow the tech to perform the work under supervision.
Working Conditions
- Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, and holding objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Work involves regular stair climbing in buildings of 4 to 5 levels.
- Work is performed: indoors, outdoors, in bad weather, in areas that are noisy, dirty, or smoky.
- Work involves exposure to hazards from electric shock, burns, cuts, and chemical fumes.
- Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as: aprons or overalls, gloves, and goggles or masks.
- Work schedule may include odd hours to allow for unoccupied building audible fire alarm testing.
Work Environment:
- Laboratory settings
- Commercial kitchen settings
- Mechanical/electric rooms
- Ladders/staging
- Private offices/public spaces
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
The Fire Safety Technician II must have skills and knowledge in the maintenance and repair of life safety systems. Performs regular inspections of fire safety assets, with main focus on fire extinguishers/hydro testing and fire doors. Assists with testing and maintaining life safety equipment, smoke and sprinkler testing. Under direction, makes minor repairs to fire safety systems. Maintains records, reporting and entering data.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- High school graduate or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience in fire safety systems or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of and experience with fire safety systems.
- Must be able to perform all tasks required of Fire Safety Tech I position.
- Basic computer skills; able to enter data correctly and document inspections in database.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Familiarity with and basic skills in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of fire safety systems including alarms and sprinkler systems.
- Familiarity with and basic skills related to both system and component functionality.
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply all relevant local and national codes and safety regulations related to the installation, operation and maintenance of fire safety systems. Basic knowledge of the life safety codes.
- Ability to use filling station to recharge extinguishers.
- Knowledge of NFPA 10 fire extinguisher standards.
- Skill in the use of sprinkler system repair and testing tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, drills, torches, pipe threaders, bending tools, wrenches and similar.
- Ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and have excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must successfully complete and remain certified and compliant in all safety or trades related course work as may be required by the College.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Customer service orientation.
Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:
- Driver Safety
- Electrical Safety related work practices
- Lock-out/tag-out
- Respirator training
- Fit and Physical Examination
- Working in confined spaces
- Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
- Asbestos awareness training
- Bloodborne pathogen training
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school graduate or equivalent education and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of AV systems.
- Skill in the use of alarm system repair and testing tools and equipment such as signal generators and voltmeters, soldering irons, screw drivers, wiring tools and similar.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with troubleshooting and programming fire alarm panels.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Billy Lyons, Fire & Security Systems Mtnce Mngr
Department Contact Phone Number
Billy.J.Lyons@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Billy Lyons, Fire & Security Systems Mtnce Mngr
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 2/23/2026 THROUGH 2/27/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- Inspects fire safety assets, with main focus on fire extinguishers/hydro testing and fire doors.
- Assists with regular testing, maintaining and troubleshooting of fire safety systems, smoke and sprinkler alarms.
- Able to make minor repairs to fire safety systems, such as replacing defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts.
- Is able to follow basic schematics, wiring diagrams, or blueprints on equipment and systems.
- Performs hydro testing and annual FE service.
- Assists Senior Fire Safety Technicians as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of AV systems. Sets up and monitors public address systems for special events, sporting events, and other functions, many of which are during off hours.
Learns from Senior Technicians
Learns from fire safety technicians via working with and understanding procedures.
- For example, receives clear and concise instructions from coworkers; be educated accepting constructive input from coworkers performing work.
- While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
- Under direction, assists with testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire safety systems.
- Aligns, adjusts and calibrates equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Mentorship
Works with and mentors Fire Safety Tech I, explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions.
- For example, provide/receive clear and concise instructions to coworkers; educate/be educated offering constructive input to coworkers performing work.
- While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
- When qualified, allow the tech to perform the work under supervision.
Working Conditions
- Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, and holding objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Work involves regular stair climbing in buildings of 4 to 5 levels.
- Work is performed: indoors, outdoors, in bad weather, in areas that are noisy, dirty, or smoky.
- Work involves exposure to hazards from electric shock, burns, cuts, and chemical fumes.
- Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as: aprons or overalls, gloves, and goggles or masks.
- Work schedule may include odd hours to allow for unoccupied building audible fire alarm testing.
Work Environment:
- Laboratory settings
- Commercial kitchen settings
- Mechanical/electric rooms
- Ladders/staging
- Private offices/public spaces
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Safety Technician
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
An Australian diploma or associate-level certificate won't satisfy the E-3 degree requirement. Confirm your qualification maps to a U.S. bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field before approaching employers about sponsorship.
Target industries with mandatory compliance programs
Construction, oil and gas, mining, and chemical manufacturing are federally required to maintain safety personnel under OSHA regulations. Employers in these sectors understand sponsorship obligations and are far more likely to have LCA experience than general staffing firms.
Ask about the LCA before signing any offer letter
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa can be processed. If a hiring manager is unfamiliar with the LCA, that signals a longer onboarding process and a risk of delays between offer acceptance and your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to streamline your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, visa application documents, and consulate preparation. This avoids the coordination gaps that slow down safety-sector hires with tight project start dates.
Obtain U.S.-recognized safety certifications before interviewing
OSHA 30-hour certification and HAZWOPER 40-hour training are standard expectations for U.S. safety technician roles. Completing these in Australia before your job search removes a common employer objection and demonstrates readiness to work on U.S. job sites from day one.
Clarify worksite assignment details in your offer letter
E-3 holders working across multiple client sites or project locations can trigger LCA compliance issues around worksite addresses and prevailing wage applicability. Get specific about your primary work location in writing before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
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Find Safety Technician JobsSafety Technician E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Safety Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces Safety Technician openings at employers with active sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't support an E-3.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Safety Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Safety Technician position that requires a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required, or that accept any field of study, can fail the specialty occupation test and put your visa at risk.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Safety Technician roles?
The E-3 is available year-round with no lottery, which means an employer can sponsor you for a Safety Technician role at any time and expect the visa to be approved without competing for a limited slot. H-1B petitions are capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a randomized lottery, creating uncertainty that many safety-sector employers want to avoid when filling project-critical positions.
Can my E-3 status be affected if I change project sites or move between client locations?
Yes. The DOL's LCA requirements tie your prevailing wage certification to specific worksite locations. If your employer assigns you to a new project site not covered by your existing LCA, they may need to file an amended or new LCA before you begin work there. Confirm your employer's process for multi-site assignments before accepting any role that involves regular travel or contractor deployments.
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