Fire Alarm Suppression Tech

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Fire Alarm Technician to test, inspect, maintain, and repair fire alarm and fire suppression systems across campuses and offsite buildings. This role ensures compliance with AHJ, CMS, state and local authorities and maintains detailed records for inspections.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system maintenance, sprinkler drainage, updating drawings, and ensuring supplies for repairs while supporting a safe work environment on site in Royal Oak, MI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience
• CRT-LEVEL_II_CERTIFICATION-NICET Upon Hire Or
• LIC-FIRE_ALARM_SPECIALTY_TECHNICIAN_LICENSE-STATE_MI Upon Hire Or
• LIC-Electrician Journeyman State of Michigan Upon Hire
• LIC-Electrician Master State of Michigan Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing test program to ensure proper operation of fire alarm signaling systems and sprinkler systems on Corewell Health campuses and offsite buildings.
• Drain down sprinkler systems for updates as needed.
• Maintain and repair fire alarm, fire suppression, and support systems.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program to reduce false alarms and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and repair deficiencies found during testing.
• Disable fire detection and suppression systems to allow for construction work.
• Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings for all fire and suppression systems.

Skills

Experience 2-4 years

Education

CRT-LEVEL_II_CERTIFICATION-NICET

LIC-FIRE_ALARM_SPECIALTY_TECHNICIAN_LICENSE-STATE_MI

LIC-Electrician Journeyman State of Michigan

LIC-Electrician Master State of Michigan

Job description

Job Summary

Tests, inspects, maintains and repairs the fire alarm, fire suppression and support systems located throughout Corewell Health campuses and offsite buildings. Ensures fire alarm and fire suppression systems meet standards dictated by AHJ's, CMS, State and local Fire Marshals, Joint Commission, and FM Global. Records all findings in detail to satisfy the document review requirements conducted by AHJ's, CMS, State and local Fire Marshals, Joint Commission, and FM Global.

Essential Functions

• Conducts an ongoing test program to ensure proper operation of the fire alarm signaling systems and the automatic fire sprinkler systems located throughout the Corewell Health campuses and offsite buildings (to include, but not limited to smoke detectors, signals, fire doors, water flows, tamper switches and fire pumps).
• Drain down sprinkler systems for updates as needed.
• Maintains and repairs the fire alarm, fire suppression and support systems.
• Maintains an ongoing preventative maintenance program for the fire alarm and fire suppression systems to reduce the possibility of false alarms and system malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs any deficiencies found during testing.
• Disables fire detection and suppression systems to allow for completion of ongoing construction projects on the campus.
• Maintains up-to-date as-built drawings for all fire and suppression systems. Notes any discrepancies found during testing/preventative maintenance.
• Ensures supplies are available for repair or replacement for fire alarm systems and automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment.
• Uses tools and equipment appropriately.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience
• CRT-LEVEL_II_CERTIFICATION-NICET Upon Hire Or
• LIC-FIRE_ALARM_SPECIALTY_TECHNICIAN_LICENSE-STATE_MI Upon Hire Or
• LIC-Electrician Journeyman State of Michigan Upon Hire Or
• LIC-Electrician Master State of Michigan Upon Hire

Preferred

• Successful completion of two years of relevant

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.