Senior Fire Systems Technician

Indiana University Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

This position will work full-time, day shift at Methodist Hospital. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, testing, and repairing fire detection and suppression equipment. The individual will follow appropriate preventative maintenance schedules to ensure proper maintenance and maximum life of the equipment. They will report problems through the work order system and suggest solutions to systems and equipment. Additionally, the position requires participation in the planning and execution process for remodeling and construction, reviewing new and retrofit building management systems pertaining to remodeling and long-range planning projects. The individual may coordinate or lead project plans when necessary, train colleagues on various skills and tasks, act as a resource or mentor to colleagues, and provide general leadership to the team. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NICET certification is required.
• Requires related work experience in a commercial or construction environment working with electronic fire protection and sprinkler systems.
• Requires advanced knowledge of electrical and equipment repair.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret information from complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires current knowledge of various federal, state, local, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Joint Commission codes and regulations.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in applicable discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, tests and repairs fire detection and suppression equipment.
• Follows appropriate preventative maintenance schedules to ensure proper maintenance and maximum life of the equipment.
• Reports problems through the work order system and suggests solutions to systems and equipment.
• Participates in the planning and execution process for remodeling and construction.
• Reviews new and retrofit building management systems pertaining to remodeling and long range planning projects.
• Coordinates or leads project plans when necessary.
• Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks.
• Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues and provides general leadership to the team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees