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Fire Safety Assistant

University of New Mexico
$13.00 Hourly
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Jul 28, 2026
Requisition IDreq37404 Working TitleFire Safety Assistant Pay$13.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentEnviron Health & Safety (685A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date8/11/2026 Position SummaryThe University of New Mexico is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented student to fill the newly created role of Fire Safety Assistant within the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) unit. SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Safety Manager and the Fire Safety team, the Fire Safety Assistant will support routine inspection and maintenance activities related to campus fire safety. Responsibilities include assisting with fire extinguisher and fire suppression system checks. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and flexible scheduling is available within this timeframe. Duties and Responsabilities: Assist with the inspection of fire suppression and fire-extinguishing systems. Support the relocation, inspection, and maintenance of fire extinguishers across campus. Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as assigned, in alignment with the mission, strategic priorities, and annual programming of EHS. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Training provided; willingness to learn. Customer service experience and ability to work with vendors. Professional interaction with students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Clear and effective oral and written communication. Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain confidentiality. Basic word processing and data entry skills. Ability to draft and edit written materials. Strong organization, coordination, and time-management skills. Excellent customer service with diverse populations. Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams). Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Describe the documents the applicant should attach for a complete application. Include any additional application instructions that may be required of applicants e.g. writing sample. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.