Commercial Fire and Safety Systems Technician

Position: Commercial Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician
** JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
** What this job involves
** Responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders associated with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on commercial fire suppression and alarm systems as well as a variety of other life safety equipment and systems. This position also provides response and feedback to customer service requests for corrective action and documentation.
** What your day-to-day will look like
*** Diagnoses, maintains, and repairs a variety of fire alarm equipment to include smoke detectors, heat detectors, visual devices, pull stations, supervisory devices, door relays, HVAC relays and related controls
* Diagnoses, maintains and repairs a variety of fire suppression equipment to include wet, dry and preauction sprinkler systems, kitchen hood fire suppression systems, sectional valves, flow switches, sprinkler piping as well as electric and diesel fire pumps
* Act as a subject matter expert for compliance with local, state and federal fire / life safety codes and requirements
* Ensure that all portable fire extinguishers and deployed, inspected and maintained in compliance with applicable codes
* Help to ensure compliance with the Annual JLL Client Assurance Program assessment to confirm consistency with applicable laws, company policies and recognized standards
* Ensure proper maintenance on fire panels, amplifiers, NAC panels, back-up battery banks and related circuitry
* Utilize the building automation system to track building conditions and the operational impact of facilities and production equipment
* Evaluate facility egresses needs and ensures compliance with applicable laws and standards.
* Ensure emergency egress lighting and life safety power systems are in compliance with applicable codes
* Assist lower-level technicians with work assignments and coaches as appropriate
* Create and modify site operations procedures for equipment and recommend facilities reliability improvements
* Ensure preventive maintenance on all Fire / Life Safety and related control systems are performed as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
* Ensure that alarm and suppression system upgrades and installations are performed in accordance with code requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations
* Utilize strong computer skills to complete and document work as well as communicate with customers and the Client
* Respond and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance with codes, regulations, site policies and industry standards
* Under general supervision, perform tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.  Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
* Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance
* Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems
* Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations
* Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, and wearing PPE as required
* Operate various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions
* Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work
* Maintain a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment
* Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer
* Provide adequate response to a variety of facility issues to include plumbing, electrical, roofing and other carpentry…