Life Safety Specialist II - Christiana - 7:30a- 4:30p

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

3d•$26 - $38

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving our patients with Love and Excellence? If so, consider applying for this position at ChristianaCare. Our Fire Protection Services Department located in Newark, DE is looking for a full time Life Safety Specialist to maintain Christiana Care owned Fire Protection / Life Safety systems and fire safety programs throughout our multi-location facilities. The Fire Protection Team is expected to have all fire protection systems in proper operational condition, limit the risk of fire hazards within our facilities and to assure proper readiness of our systems and programs for the safety of all Patients, Visitors, and Caregivers. Benefits of working at ChristianaCare Work in a role that directly impacts the lives of our patients, staff & community! Generous PTO, Competitive Pay & Robust Benefits Package. 403B company match and Tuition Reimbursement 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of service) Primary Function: Inspect, test, maintain, and develops corrective measures of fire alarm, suppression, life safety systems and associated components. Inspections, maintain, and documentation of ChristianaCare portable fire extinguishers. Inspections, maintain, and documentation of ChristianaCare emergency eye wash stations. Conduct and assist with building and department fire drills to exercise and educate Caregivers on Fire response procedures. Perform and document routine building safety inspections. Perform inspections and documentation of construction areas for compliance. Maintain documentation of all testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems for compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Joint Commission. Respond, investigate, and take appropriate actions during fire/smoke events, odor calls, hazardous materials incidents, confined space rescues, medical assists, or any other emergency situations at Christiana Care facilities. Participate in Fire Protection weekly on-call rotation. Develop and present education material to caregivers. Performs other related duties as the need arises.

Requirements

A.S. in Fire Protection or related engineering discipline preferred
4 years experience Fire Protection and Life Safety industry preferred.
NICET Level II Certificate in Testing & Inspection of Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems or ability to obtain in 2 years.
State of Delaware Fire Suppression License or ability to obtain.
State of Delaware Fire Extinguisher License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where approved.
All certifications and licenses must be maintained and renewed as required.
Required to work off hours or weekends to accommodate required training, testing, fire drills, and maintenance needs.
Participate on the Incipient Fire Brigade, Confined Space Rescue Team and the HAZMAT Response Team.
Must complete Confined Space Rescue, and HAZMAT Technician training within 12 months of hire and participate in annual refresher training.
Must pass OSHA required medical examination and fit test for respirator and SCBA use
Must maintain an acceptable driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established department safety rules and practices.
Correct and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to any occupant.
Responsible for all aspects of job completion from prioritization of tasks, identification of tools and materials, and appropriate safety precautions.
Knowledge of life safety system, electrical or mechanical design, installation and acceptance testing
Knowledge National Fire Codes, The Joint Commission standards, and OSHA regulations to daily operations and construction activities.
Knowledge of Incident Command System.
Ability to respond, mitigate, and resolve emergency incidents quickly, efficiently, and safely.
Ability to use computer software for e-mail, word processing, testing documentation, incident reporting and presentation functions.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
Ability to analyze situations objectively and solve problems.
Ability to work independently, routinely demonstrate initiative, strive to build teamwork, possess a positive attitude and be able to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, maintain, and develops corrective measures of fire alarm, suppression, life safety systems and associated components.
Inspections, maintain, and documentation of ChristianaCare portable fire extinguishers.
Inspections, maintain, and documentation of ChristianaCare emergency eye wash stations.
Conduct and assist with building and department fire drills to exercise and educate Caregivers on Fire response procedures.
Perform and document routine building safety inspections.
Perform inspections and documentation of construction areas for compliance.
Maintain documentation of all testing, inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems for compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Joint Commission.
Respond, investigate, and take appropriate actions during fire/smoke events, odor calls, hazardous materials incidents, confined space rescues, medical assists, or any other emergency situations at Christiana Care facilities.
Participate in Fire Protection weekly on-call rotation.
Develop and present education material to caregivers.
Performs other related duties as the need arises.