Senior Fire Safety Technician - Full Time
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Senior Fire Safety Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain a regular inspection schedule for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, and other life safety systems. The technician documents testing and activities for Joint Commission requirements, assists other skilled trades and contractors with projects, and may perform limited design work for special applications. The role requires keeping current with technology, methods, equipment, and applicable federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances. The technician answers questions about fire and life safety systems during Joint Commission surveys and trains employees on these systems. Communicating with equipment users, coworkers, and supervisors, and completing accurate and timely service reports and other documentation, are important parts of the position. The role also requires substantial knowledge of test equipment and tools and the ability to use or adapt to computers. Skills may need to be upgraded as job conditions change.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or three years of equivalent experience in electronics.
- Significant knowledge of the operation and use of a wide range of test equipment and tools.
- Ability to use or adapt to computers of all types.
- Ability to communicate with equipment users, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Accurate and timely completion of service reports and other documentation.
- Must obtain a Honeywell Notifier Fire Alarm Systems training certificate within the first year of employment.
- A valid driver's license may be required, when applicable; if required, a good driving record must be maintained.
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 testing and activities for Joint Commission requirements.
- 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.
- Communicate with equipment users, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Complete service reports and other documents accurately and promptly.
- Keep current with new technology, methods, and equipment.
- Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.
- Occasionally perform limited design work for special applications.
- Upgrade skills as needed to meet changing job conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
