Life Safety Technician | Fire Protection & Compliance

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Fire Protection Technician to coordinate and perform fire protection duties across facilities. You will inspect, service, and maintain sprinkler, fire alarm, extinguishers, and suppression systems, and supervise vendors while ensuring NFPA and local code compliance.

The role requires an AS or equivalent, NYS Class D license, 1–3 years of experience, and will support safety programs during day shift at Unity Hospital in Rochester.

Qualifications

• AS or higher in fire protection or related field; or high school diploma with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid NYS Class D driver’s license.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and NY fire/building codes preferred.
• Experience with fire alarm systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory and documentation of safety equipment.
• Coordinates shutdown and restoration of fire protection systems for repairs.
• Performs troubleshooting, testing, and minor repairs of life safety equipment.
• Conducts fire drills at assigned sites.
• Executes SOC, life safety inspections, and follows up on corrective actions.
• Coordinates inspections with Fire Marshals, Fire Department, and insurers.
• Tracks deficiencies and corrective action reports.
• Supports development and deployment of plans for new facilities and staff training.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

NY fire/building codes knowledge

Fire alarm systems experience

NY State Driver's License

Education

AS in Fire Protection Technology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Fire Protection Technician to coordinate and perform fire protection duties across facilities. You will inspect, service, and maintain sprinkler, fire alarm, extinguishers, and suppression systems, and supervise vendors while ensuring NFPA and local code compliance.

The role requires an AS or equivalent, NYS Class D license, 1–3 years of experience, and will support safety programs during day shift at Unity Hospital in Rochester.