Fire/Life Safety Team Lead

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$39 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

USC FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust. Come and join the FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today! Job Summary: Serves as a Trades Specialist, Lead performing advanced shop procedures in one of the following programs, (fire, life, safety systems, high voltage distribution systems and electrical repairs; steam distribution and boiler repairs; plumbing systems; AC systems; Lock Shop Program). Has responsibility for oversight and coordination of trades personnel within a shop/team. Assists supervisor on a variety of mechanical trade specialty procedures and compliance programs. Assigns tasks, schedules work locations and monitors assigned areas and activities. Coordinates work of employees, including trades, non-trades, contractors and provides general project management for assigned projects. Assists supervisor with training and guidance to ensure that high standards of quality, service and customer satisfaction are maintained. May assume leadership role in the absence of supervisor as assigned and/or designated.

Requirements

5-7 years previous work experience in fire alarm system inspections or similar trade within fire protection industry
CA Blue Card
Possess comprehensive knowledge of fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems
Knowledge and understanding NFPA standards
High school diploma
Must be able to read blueprints, diagrams, operation/product manuals, software/system programs
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Be proficient in completing and legible paperwork
Demonstrate mechanical and electrical skills
Experience with Notifier, Edwards, and or Simplex a plus
Must be punctual, have excellent work ethics and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

AS Degree preferred
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 2 preferred
Certified Notifier Verifier Preferred
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Systems Level 2
Los Angeles Fire Department Chiefs Regulation 4: Basic and Complex Fire Life Safety Systems Certification
REG 4 Basic and Complex Fire Life Safety Systems Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Tests fire alarm systems according to current fire codes and regulations
Inspect fire alarm systems before, during and after construction projects
Coordinates with Monitoring Station to avoid response to test
Run Test on fire alarm system and report to monitoring station
Follow and maintain a highly structured testing schedule
Complete assigned Reg 4 test on time
Accurately discern, and document deficiencies found during an inspection and produce reports accurately
Enters fire alarm testing documentation into the fire system database
Performs preventive maintenance on fire systems.
Troubleshoots and repairs fire alarm systems
Performs minor installation of fire alarm system components
Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other techs
Coordinates with contractors for fire system additions and changes
Enables and disables fire systems for construction projects, events and
Assign and coordinate day-to-day work orders for team members
Assists with fire drills and evacuation exercises
Maintains stock levels and storage of new and used fire system equipment
Keeps accurate records of materials and time.
Ensures proper use of resources and time
Responds to fire/life safety system activations, alarm, trouble and supervisory calls
Stands in as fire watch when fire systems are impaired
Maintains current knowledge on existing and pending legislation within the industry
Practices safe driving, ensures company vehicle is kept clean and safe
Provides customer service and user training as required
Participating in on call rotation