Handyperson - Fire Alarm Tester
Location: Kingston University
Salary: £18,183 per annum
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 25.5 hours per week
Handyperson - Fire Alarm Tester, The Role:
Kingston University has 4 main campus sites plus 2 Halls of Residence and other offices and facilities within an approximate 4-mile radius.
Fire alarms in all these locations must be tested on a weekly basis and the results recorded. A rigid timetable must be followed.
The Fire Alarm Maintenance Tester will be responsible for carrying out the programme of weekly statutory fire alarm tests across the University estate, record the results for the Building's Fire Safety logbooks and Nimbus, which may be inspected by the Fire Brigade at any time.
This includes developing good working knowledge of the different alarm panels on each site, establishing, and maintaining contact with fire wardens on each site and ensuring the weekly timetable is followed.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. Immediately report any faults detected in the expected operation of the fire alarms tested, to the KUSCO FM Helpdesk.
2. Monitor the state of fire precautions: where combustible material or main exit routes are likely to be blocked, to monitor, photograph and report problems to the KUSCO FM Helpdesk for clearance or resolution.
3. To participate i...