Senior Fire Safety Technician - Full Time

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

11d

About The Position

Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining a regular inspection schedule for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, and other life safety systems. The Senior Fire Safety Technician documents testing and activities for Joint Commission, assists other skilled trades and contractors with projects, and may need to continually upgrade skills as job conditions change. The technician answers questions about fire and life safety systems during Joint Commission surveys and trains employees on these systems. Clear communication with equipment users, coworkers, and supervisors is vital. Accurate and timely completion of service reports and other documentation is important. The role requires significant knowledge of a wide range of test equipment and tools, and the ability to use or adapt to computers. The technician may occasionally perform limited design work for special applications, stays current on new technology, methodologies, and equipment, and applies knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or three years of equivalent experience in electronics.
• Ability to communicate with equipment users, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Significant knowledge of the operation and use of a wide range of test equipment and tools.
• Ability to interface with or adapt to computers of all types.
• Must obtain a Honeywell Notifier Fire Alarm Systems training certificate within the first year of employment.
• When applicable, must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service or equipment service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain regular inspections of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, and other life safety systems.
• Document all testing and activities for Joint Commission.
• Assist other skilled trades and contractors with projects.
• Answer questions about fire and life safety systems during Joint Commission surveys.
• Train employees on fire and life safety systems.
• Complete service reports and other documents accurately and on time.
• Occasionally perform limited design work for special applications.
• Remain current on new technology, methodology, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree