Life Safety Specialist II - Christiana - 7:30a- 4:00p

ChristianaCare•Christiana, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Life Safety Specialist to join their Fire Protection Services Department in Newark, DE. This role is crucial for maintaining Christiana Care's Fire Protection / Life Safety systems and fire safety programs across multiple facilities. The Fire Protection Team is responsible for ensuring all fire protection systems are in proper operational condition, limiting fire hazards, and assuring system and program readiness for the safety of patients, visitors, and caregivers. The position offers a role that directly impacts the lives of patients, staff, and the community.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A.S. in Fire Protection or related engineering discipline preferred
4 years experience Fire Protection and Life Safety industry preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, maintain, and develop 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.
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.
Participate on the Incipient Fire Brigade, Confined Space Rescue Team and the HAZMAT Response Team.
Complete Confined Space Rescue, and HAZMAT Technician training within 12 months of hire and participate in annual refresher training.