Fire Prevention Technician
About The Position
As a Fire Prevention Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire safety equipment and systems. This includes fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers. You will perform regulatory fire drills throughout the campus and work with vendors on fire life safety equipment. You will work alongside a motivated group of Technicians that ensure the environment is a safe for all patients, staff and visitors. Schedule: Monday through Friday working 7AM to 330PM supporting Northern Colorado facilities. POSITION SUMMARY This position directs the Fire Prevention Management Program. Identifies opportunities for improvements, then defines and implements change.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
- Three years of experience maintaining fire/life safety equipment and programs.
- Must possess a working knowledge of fire, life safety and building codes, regulatory agencies and requirements.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance functions.
- Basic knowledge of computers, including standard office software programs.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and basic mathematical skills.
- Must be able to read, understand and work from blueprints.
- Must posses a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience as either carpenter, plumber, electrician or HVAC mechanic.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, conducts or assists with all fire drills. Documents drill results and required follow-up actions, reporting all findings to appropriate managers and internal committees. Ensures that all fire protection systems are in working condition and tested according to assigned schedules.
- Conducts fire and life safety risk assessments for any remodel, renovation or new construction. Prepares budget recommendations for manager regarding repair, replacement, upgrades and service.
- Participates in review fire management plan for assigned areas.
- May participate in fire safety education during new employee orientation. Delivers training necessary as follow-up to fire drill deficiencies or for continuing education.
- Completes incident reports regarding fire safety and reports to proper authorities (internal or external). Notifies appropriate manager/supervisor regarding life safety systems operational conditions.
- Participates in all regulatory building inspections related to life safety and fire prevention. Provides budget recommendations to correct regulatory deficiencies.
- Performs a variety of maintenance duties as assigned.
- Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of Fire Prevention Management Plan. Internal customers include all staff, patients and family and any campus visitors. External customers include regulatory officials and vendors.
Benefits
- This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
- We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
