Fire System Technician Sr

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire System Technician Sr maintains a physical environment that is fire-safe and free of hazards by maintaining fire alarm and related peripheral systems in compliance with regulatory standards. Performs maintenance up to and including technical programming, repair, field pre-design criteria, installation or modification of these systems. Coordinates contractors and vendors involved in servicing or in new installation of fire alarm related equipment. Directs staff in preventive maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a technical area preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in fire protection systems for healthcare facilities required.
• Knowledge of life safety requirements of the Joint Commission (TJC)
• Familiarity with regulations of the California Fire Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and NFPA standards for fire protection systems (i.e., NFPA 13, 25, 72).
• Able to work with hand tools, handle fire equipment, operate fire protection systems.
• Able to proficiently use safety equipment and instruments.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Technician Level II required.
• NICET LEVEL 2 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems or higher required within 1 year of hire required.
• Current California Driver's License required.

Nice To Haves

• California Fire/Life Safety Technician Certification, NFPA Fire Inspector II (CFI-II) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a physical environment that is fire-safe and free of hazards by maintaining fire alarm and related peripheral systems in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performs maintenance up to and including technical programming, repair, field pre-design criteria, installation or modification of these systems.
• Coordinates contractors and vendors involved in servicing or in new installation of fire alarm related equipment.
• Directs staff in preventive maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees