Fire Alarm Technician I

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where your role will be pivotal in ensuring safety and compliance in fire and life safety systems. This position offers the chance to work with dedicated caregivers, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment for patients and staff alike. You'll engage in meaningful tasks such as inspecting and maintaining critical systems while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. If you're passionate about safety and have the necessary certifications, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected institution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems.
• State certifications required for fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain fire and life safety systems.
• Document inspections and maintain compliance with codes.

Skills

Inspection of fire and life safety systems

Compliance with codes and policies

Use of electrical and electronic testing devices

Troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm systems

Documentation and record maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection

State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler Systems

State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment—just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a family that is focused on delivering world-class care. All the while, we will provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career.

A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am-3:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

1. Perform inspection, testing, and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems.
2. Assure compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
3. Maintain and safely use all assigned materials, tools, and equipment, protecting patients, visitors, and caregivers.
4. Effectively interact with employees, contractors, and end users when performing assigned tasks, adapting positively to all changes related to the scope of work.
5. Thoroughly document and maintain records of inspections and work performed, following departmental policies and vendor requirements.
6. Follow FLS standard operating procedures.
7. Utilize electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect, test, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems and peripheral devices.
8. Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshal.
3. State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, or ability to attain within 2 years.
4. State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps, or ability to attain within 2 years.
5. Valid Ohio Driver's License (VDL).
6. Four years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems, with at least two years in an institutional setting.

Preferred qualifications include:

1. Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through NICET.
2. Experience in commercial/industrial settings.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. See how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is proud to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.