Fire And Life Safety Technician - Main Maintenance - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Oversee the inspection, testing and maintenance of installed fire protection systems including but not limited to fire alarm systems and water-based fire protection systems. Also conduct inspections and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, exit lighting, fire and life safety (FLS) system smoke and fire barriers including open protective doors. Assuring compliance with hospital policies, local, state, and federal codes.

• Complete the inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm systems, including troubleshooting, predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, testing operations, service repairs or replacement of defective devices discovered during testing. Perform basic programming, as needed.
• Complete the inspection, testing and maintenance of the water‑based fire protection systems, including predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, testing operations, minor service repairs or replacement of minor system components discovered during testing.
• Complete the inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire and life safety (FLS) system smoke and fire barriers to include opening protective doors and other associated devices. Follow up on contractors that have completed the ceiling installations for compliance.
• Complete the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishing systems, including monthly inspections and replacement of defective units, as needed.
• Complete the inspection and maintenance of exit signs, including monthly inspections and replacement of bulbs, as needed.
• Completing monthly environment of care (EOC) rounding using a web‑based inspection program to assess code compliance with respect to building, fire, and life safety requirements.
• Coordinating the inspection, testing and maintenance of gravity fire dampers, gravity fire shutters, kitchen fire extinguishing systems and gaseous fire extinguishing systems.
• Maintain all applicable fire testing documents and ensure that they are filed in the appropriate location.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable codes, regulations, standards and accreditation requirements for the area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in a technical area preferred. Understanding of fire alarm systems, water‑based fire protection systems is acquired on the job or through specialized training.

Years of Experience

Minimum 5 years with experience in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of life safety requirements of the Joint Commission (TJC); familiarity with regulations of the Fire Code, Building Code, the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and NFPA standards for fire protection systems (e.g., NFPA 13, 25, 72). Able to work with hand tools, handle fire equipment, operate fire protection systems. Able to proficiently use safety equipment and instruments. Able to read and write legibly;

use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate and troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload;

work well under pressure; problem‑solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.

• Ohio Fire Alarm and Detection Equipment
• Ohio Fire Pumps
• Ohio Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
• Ohio Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Kentucky State Sprinkler Inspector
• Kentucky State Fire Alarm Inspector
• Fire stop certification through a nationally recognized company or organization
• Fire door certification through a nationally recognized company or organization
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems