Fire Alarm Technician I

Cleveland Clinic

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. When we do everything in service for our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment — just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a family that is focused on delivering world-class care. All the while, we will provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career. A caregiver in this role will work on first– or second-shift schedules, depending on the candidate’s preference, with shifts from 7:00am - 3:30pm or 3:30pm - 11:30pm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall
• State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment
• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License (VDL)
• Four years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems (two years of which must have been in an institutional setting)

Nice To Haves

• Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• Experience in commercial/industrial settings

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems (FLS).
• Assure compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain and safely use all assigned materials, tools, and equipment, protecting patients, visitors, and caregivers.
• Effectively interacts with employees, contractors, and end users as applicable when performing assigned tasks, positively adapting to all changes relative to the scope of work as presented.
• Thoroughly documents and maintains records of inspections and work performed pursuant to departmental policies and warranty/vendor requirements.
• Follow FLS standard operating procedures.
• Utilizes electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm systems for full operation, including all peripheral devices associated with fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.

What This Job Offers

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