Fire Prevention Technician - Hospital Maintenance - AM (079)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a qualified fire alarm technician to resolve system problems and ensure life-safety features meet building codes on renovation and new construction projects.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Science or related field with 3 years of related experience, and Fire Inspector I certification plus an Alabama driver’s license. Benefits include educational assistance, generous PTO, wellness programs, parental leave, PSLF eligibility, and more.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or related field with 3 years of related experience.
• Current Fire Inspector I certification required.
• Alabama driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Resolves all fire alarm problems.
• Works with architects, engineers and departments to incorporate building and fire code life safety features into assigned construction projects.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Construction coordination

Code compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Science or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $18.35 - $29.80 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more

Job Description

Resolves all fire alarm problems. Works with architects, engineers and departments to incorporate building and fire code life safety features into assigned construction projects. Evaluates all technical fire alarm system proposals for compliance with University standards and makes a recommendation regarding installation and use.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified as a Fire Inspector I by the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission required.
• Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff