FAC UTIL LIFE SAFETY TECH

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

74d

About The Position

The Facility, Utility and Life Safety Tech is responsible for the daily plant operations of multiple facilities with a focus on Emergency Power and Life Safety Systems. The position requires a high level of competency related to the safety and operations at the Proton Center and Fort Hill Campus.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree preferred. Experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years plant operations with experience and background in emergency power systems.
• Working knowledge of life safety systems and related NFPA Code and Regulations.
• Experienced and proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and state mandated insurance.
• Driving record must meet Covenant Health Minimum Standards at the date of hire and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the emergency power system and is responsible for the testing, inspection and maintenance of system components in coordination with on-site clinical and technical personnel.
• Monitors and maintains emergency fuel supplies related to the emergency power system.
• Maintains up-to-date mechanical mapping documents and field labels of all electrical, water, gas and medical gas systems.
• Maintains the life safety systems and is responsible for the testing, inspection and maintenance of system components in coordination with on-site clinical and technical personnel.
• Responsible for the testing, inspection and maintenance of all emergency back-up lighting systems and exit signs.
• Responsible for all building HVAC systems, scheduled preventative maintenance, repair, replacement, testing and balance.
• Oversees the Water Management Plan.
• Performs the daily responsibilities related to routine building maintenance, i.e. Work Orders and Service Requests.
• Implements and participates in the Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Participates in routine operational and capital budget planning and is responsible for the management of those budgets.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of all construction / renovation projects.
• Oversees exterior building and campus maintenance programs: Waste Management, Landscape Maintenance, Lighting and Parking.
• Conducts regular environmental rounds to identify any facility deficiencies and develops Corrective Action Plans related to those findings.
• Maintains an on-call program providing technician response support 24/7 – 365 days per year.
• Participates in all engineering leadership meetings and events.
• Serves as the Facility Safety Officer as required.
• Maintains highly organized and timely documentation of all building and equipment testing, inspection maintenance and repair activities.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees