Healthcare Safety Technician

Inspects, maintains, tests, and repairs life safety systems within the hospital and other healthcare facilities to include fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and other safety-related infrastructure. Ensures compliance with NFPA codes, healthcare regulations, and local safety standards.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7a-3p. On-call as needed.

• Conducts regular inspections and testing of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and fire suppression systems.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections, maintenance activities and repairs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions in life safety systems.
• Collaborates with contractors and vendors for system upgrades and repairs.
• Assists in developing and updating emergency evacuation plans.
• Provides training and technical support to staff and first responders.
• Ensures compliance with NFPA-99 (Healthcare Facilities Code) and NFPA-101 (Life Safety Code).
• Works with Environmental Health Specialists to manage maintenance schedules and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of NFPA codes, Joint Commission standards, and local fire regulations.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in life safety systems maintenance required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Associate degree or vocational training in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems preferred.
• Life safety systems maintenance experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certifications such as NICET, FASA, BFSA, or ASHE training preferred.
• Other Duties:
  This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Heavy physical demand level:
  Occasionally (0-33% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 51-100lbs;
  Employees are required to ask for assistance whenever they encounter any materials heavier than 50lbs. Frequently (34-66% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 21-50lbs;
  Constantly (67-100% of shift) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling between 1-20lbs. A combination of constant standing and walking throughout an 8 hours shift is required; frequently walking (34-66%) & frequently (34-66%) standing to perform inspection, monitoring, operation, and maintenance tasks. Requires the ability to recline, sit, squat, crawl, drive, reach to floor, awkward positioning, trunk rotation, and fine motor manipulation occasionally (0-33%) to access all areas that require maintenance and repair.
  
  Requires the ability to climb ladders, kneel or stoop, balance, bend, reach above shoulder level, horizontal reach less than 18 inches, looking down, neck rotation, and material handling less than 50lbs on a frequently (34-66%) rate to access all areas that require climbing, monitoring, maintenance, and inspection. Constant (67-100%) unilateral grasping, bilateral grasping, handling, reaching at or below shoulder level to accomplish all maintenance tasks and material handling.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions, activities occur both inside and outside. The worker is occasionally subject to extreme cold and sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard. The worker is frequently subject to hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  
  The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions to include fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils and cutting fluids. The…