Senior Fire Systems Technician

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a skilled Fire Systems Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, test, and repair fire detection and suppression equipment at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The role follows preventive maintenance to maximize equipment life and participates in remodeling and construction planning.

Responsibilities include leading project plans when needed, coordinating with teams, and mentoring colleagues while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires NICET certification.
• 5+ years of fire protection systems experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, tests and repairs fire detection and suppression equipment.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedules to maximize life of equipment.
• Reports problems through work order system and suggests solutions.
• Coordinates or leads project plans for remodeling or construction.
• Trains colleagues and provides leadership to the team.

Skills

NICET certification

Fire protection systems experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Details:

This position is full-time, day shift. The standard hours are 7:00am until 3:30pm.

Requires NICET certification and 5+ years of fire systems experience.

Location:

Methodist Hospital

Position Summary:

Troubleshoots, maintains, tests and repairs fire detection and suppression equipment. Follows appropriate preventative maintenance schedules to ensure proper maintenance and maximum life of the equipment. Reports problems through the work order system and suggests solutions to systems and equipment. Participates in the planning and execution process for remodeling and construction. Reviews new and retrofit building management systems pertaining to remodeling and long range planning projects. Coordinates or leads project plans when necessary. Trains colleagues on various skills and tasks. Acts as a resource or mentor to colleagues and provides general leadership to the team. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in applicable discipline preferred.
• Requires NICET certification.
• Requires related work experience in a commercial or construction environment working with electronic fire protection and sprinkler systems.
• Requires advanced knowledge of electrical and equipment repair.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret information from complex blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Requires current knowledge of various federal, state, local, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Joint Commission codes and regulations.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.