Fire Alarm Suppression Tech

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tests, inspects, maintains, and repairs fire alarm, fire suppression, and support systems throughout Corewell Health campuses and offsite buildings. Ensures systems meet standards established by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), CMS, state and local Fire Marshals, The Joint Commission, and FM Global. Records findings in detail to satisfy document review requirements.

The role conducts ongoing testing and preventive maintenance of fire alarm signaling systems and automatic fire sprinkler systems, troubleshoots and repairs deficiencies, drains sprinkler systems for updates, and disables detection and suppression systems for construction work. It also maintains up-to-date as-built drawings, ensures repair and replacement supplies are available, and contributes to a safe work environment while using tools and equipment appropriately.

The position is full-time at Royal Oak Hospital, with a day shift and variable hours between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience.
• Upon hire, one of the following: NICET Level II certification; Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician license; Michigan Journeyman Electrician license; or Michigan Master Electrician license.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of two years of relevant [experience or education; the posting does not specify].

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing tests of fire alarm signaling systems and automatic fire sprinkler systems across campuses and offsite buildings, including smoke detectors, signals, fire doors, water flows, tamper switches, and fire pumps.
• Drain sprinkler systems for updates as needed.
• Maintain and repair fire alarm, fire suppression, and support systems.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program to reduce false alarms and system malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and repair deficiencies found during testing.
• Disable fire detection and suppression systems to facilitate campus construction projects.
• Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings and note discrepancies found during testing or preventive maintenance.
• Ensure supplies are available for repair or replacement of fire alarm and automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Use tools and equipment appropriately.
• Record findings in detail to meet document review requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED