Fire System Technician

Loma Linda University Health • San Bernardino, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire System Technician is responsible for maintaining a fire-safe and hazard-free physical environment by ensuring fire alarm and related peripheral systems comply with regulatory standards. This role involves performing maintenance, repair, installation, or modification of these systems. The technician will also coordinate with contractors and vendors for servicing and new installations of fire alarm related equipment and direct staff in preventive maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in operation and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• 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.
• 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.
• California Fire/Life Safety certification, NFPA Fire Inspector I (CFI-I), NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I, or equivalent within 1 year of hire.
• Valid Driver's License required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a technical area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a physical environment that is fire-safe and free of hazards.
• Maintain fire alarm and related peripheral systems in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform maintenance, repair, installation or modification of fire alarm and related peripheral systems.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors involved in servicing and/or in new installation of fire alarm related equipment.
• Direct staff in preventive maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees