University Fire Inspector

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 27, 2025

University Fire Inspector
Posting Number	req24030
Department	Risk Management and Safety
Department Website Link	https://risk.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University Fire Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough building inspections to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire codes. This role involves performing tasks in accordance with applicable building, fire, and life safety regulations, as well as hazardous waste removal standards. The Fire Safety Inspector applies relevant regulations and standards to daily duties and may recommend process improvements to minimize risks of injury to personnel and prevent property damage. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Conduct building inspections to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with national, state, and local fire safety codes, as well as hazardous waste removal standards. Apply relevant fire safety regulations and standards during daily duties to maintain a safe environment and recommend process improvements to reduce the risk of injury to personnel and minimize property damage. Ensure that fire safety and life safety procedures are consistently followed and identify areas for improvement through training and facility fire drills. Assist the University Fire Marshal with fire safety and life safety procedures. Ensuring they are consistently followed and improved for special events. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. AZ/ICC Fire Inspector I & II. Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Preferred Qualifications	ICC Fire Plans Examiner.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Protection and Safety
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$31.58 - $41.05
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	9
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level	PC3
Job Family	Environmental Health & Safety
Job Function	Protection & Safety
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Lisa Lujano llujano@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/26/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.