Facilities: Life Safety Technician

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and/or performs activities for the fire protection programs of multiple sites as assigned to ensure compliance with NFPA requirements and state and local codes. This includes inspection, service, and maintenance of systems and equipment such as sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, kitchen and computer room fire suppression systems, and fire alarm monitoring, monthly elevator testing, among others. Assists, coordinates, and directs vendors performing these functions as appropriate.

Requirements

AAS in Fire Protection Technology or related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent & 1-3 years of relevant work experience are required.
NYS Class “D” Driver’s License required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of New York State fire and building codes and NFPA standards preferred
1-3 years of work experience involving fire alarm systems preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains an accurate inventory and documentation of all safety equipment, including fire and life safety equipment.
Coordinates and performs shutdown and restoration of fire protection and detection systems for repair or renovation.
Performs limited troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of fire and life safety equipment.
Conducts fire drills at assigned sites.
Conducts Environment of Care, life safety, Statement of Condition (SOC), and other inspections and surveys and follows up on corrective actions to ensure proper compliance.
Coordinates all Fire Marshall, Fire Department, and Insurance building inspections and tours.
Tracks deficiencies and corrective action reports
Assists in development and implementation of required plans for newly constructed facilities.
This includes all training on new systems and staff education on procedures.