Fire Protection & Life Safety Supervisor

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a qualified professional to oversee fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems across all its facilities. The role ensures proper maintenance, on-schedule inspections, and regulatory compliance while coordinating drills and training with various stakeholders.

Leadership of technicians and vendors is essential to sustain ongoing readiness. The candidate will uphold MetroHealth's mission and customer service standards, with a focus on safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Offers 4 years of healthcare facilities experience or 4 years of fire systems experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Working knowledge of JC, CMS, NFPA standards and requirements.
• Excellent record-keeping and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer tools including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Must be physically able to perform frequent inspections around buildings.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems across all MetroHealth System facilities.
• Ensures systems are properly maintained and inspections and testing are completed on schedule.
• Coordinates fire drills, assists with staff training, and collaborates with internal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provides oversight into assigned technicians and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational readiness.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Blueprint reading

Record-keeping

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer basics

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Job description

The MetroHealth System is seeking a qualified professional to oversee fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems across all its facilities. The role ensures proper maintenance, on-schedule inspections, and regulatory compliance while coordinating drills and training with various stakeholders.

Leadership of technicians and vendors is essential to sustain ongoing readiness. The candidate will uphold MetroHealth's mission and customer service standards, with a focus on safety, reliability, and