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Ohio fire investigators work across municipal fire departments, insurance carriers, and state agencies in cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Employers including large insurers and county fire investigation units have sponsored foreign workers for these roles. The state's dense urban centers and active insurance industry create steady demand for experienced fire investigators.
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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Install, support, monitor, maintain, repair and test university fire alarm systems.
Essential Functions
- Install, repair, replace, service and test various types of fire system components in accordance with applicable codes, standards and policies. Performs component-level repairs or makes modifications of equipment. May perform some fabrication of parts.
- Monitor systems, participate in troubleshooting/problem determination and make repairs or refer problem to appropriate party.
- Inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance and provide appropriate documentation for maintenance activities. Monitor parts inventory and requests additional parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service on campus fire alarm systems and provide appropriate documentation for activities related to the campus fire alarm system operation.
- Act as emergency responder liaison during non-business hour and during campus emergency closures.
- Designated as “Essential Personnel” you will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency campus closures. Work schedule (10 hour shift/4 days per week) currently rotates between day and night shifts between the hours of 0630 and 0200.
- Subject to being on call or called back to work. Required to work flexible hours and/or overtime during weekdays, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. May also be required to work large scale campus events such as commencement and/or athletic events.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Vocational or technical training or degree in electrical technology or related field.
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Must have current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Must obtain/possess a current Ohio Fire License within one (1) year of employment.
- Must pass a complete background check and polygraph examination.
Required Experience
- Must have at least two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair fire alarm systems.
- Must be able to understand and interpret industry codes and standards. Specifically, NFPA 72 and Ohio Fire Code.
- Must be able to safely and effectively use general hand tools.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Crouching - Often
- Crawling - Often
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often
- Shoveling - Seldom
- Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- Close Quarters: Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 101500
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Install, support, monitor, maintain, repair and test university fire alarm systems.
Essential Functions
- Install, repair, replace, service and test various types of fire system components in accordance with applicable codes, standards and policies. Performs component-level repairs or makes modifications of equipment. May perform some fabrication of parts.
- Monitor systems, participate in troubleshooting/problem determination and make repairs or refer problem to appropriate party.
- Inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance and provide appropriate documentation for maintenance activities. Monitor parts inventory and requests additional parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service on campus fire alarm systems and provide appropriate documentation for activities related to the campus fire alarm system operation.
- Act as emergency responder liaison during non-business hour and during campus emergency closures.
- Designated as “Essential Personnel” you will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency campus closures. Work schedule (10 hour shift/4 days per week) currently rotates between day and night shifts between the hours of 0630 and 0200.
- Subject to being on call or called back to work. Required to work flexible hours and/or overtime during weekdays, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. May also be required to work large scale campus events such as commencement and/or athletic events.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Vocational or technical training or degree in electrical technology or related field.
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
- Must have current valid state operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Must obtain/possess a current Ohio Fire License within one (1) year of employment.
- Must pass a complete background check and polygraph examination.
Required Experience
- Must have at least two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair fire alarm systems.
- Must be able to understand and interpret industry codes and standards. Specifically, NFPA 72 and Ohio Fire Code.
- Must be able to safely and effectively use general hand tools.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Crouching - Often
- Crawling - Often
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often
- Shoveling - Seldom
- Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- Close Quarters: Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 101500
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
Fire Investigator Job Roles in Ohio
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Which companies sponsor visas for fire investigators in Ohio?
Insurance carriers with Ohio operations, including large property and casualty insurers headquartered or regionally based in Columbus and Cincinnati, have historically sponsored fire investigators. Municipal fire departments occasionally sponsor through specialty visa pathways, though less frequently. State and county agencies may also hire internationally when specialized forensic fire investigation expertise is difficult to source domestically.
Which visa types are most common for fire investigator roles in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most common visa for fire investigators in Ohio when the role requires a bachelor's degree in fire science, engineering, or a related field. Candidates with extensive specialized experience may also qualify under O-1 classification. Fire investigators employed by government agencies should note that some public employer positions may carry restrictions on sponsored visa workers.
Which cities in Ohio have the most fire investigator sponsorship jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the majority of fire investigator openings in Ohio. Columbus draws demand from state government agencies and a concentration of insurance company regional offices. Cleveland's industrial history means ongoing need for origin-and-cause investigation expertise. Cincinnati, near the Kentucky border, serves as a regional hub for several national insurance carriers with Ohio operations.
How to find fire investigator visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate lets you filter fire investigator jobs specifically by visa sponsorship availability and by state, making it straightforward to identify Ohio employers actively hiring internationally. Because fire investigation roles requiring sponsorship are relatively specialized, setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for Ohio-based fire investigator postings helps you respond quickly when positions from sponsoring employers appear.
Are there state-specific considerations for fire investigators seeking visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio fire investigators often need certification through the Ohio Fire Marshal's office, and international candidates should confirm their existing credentials align with state requirements before applying. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the role's location and job zone. The forensic and insurance investigation sectors in Ohio tend to have more sponsorship flexibility than municipal government fire departments.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored fire investigator jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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