Fire Alarm Technician 1 - Neuro Expansion

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Job Title

Fire Alarm Technician I - Neuro Expansion

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Facilities Engineering-Operations

Job Code

J21008

Shift

Nights

Schedule

10:30pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Responsible for inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Performs inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems.
• Assures compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintains and safely uses all assigned materials, tools and equipment, protecting patients, visitors and caregivers at all times.
• Effectively interacts with employees, contractors and end users as applicable when performing assigned tasks, positively adapting to all changes relative to the scope of work as presented.
• Thoroughly documents and maintains records of inspections and work performed pursuant to departmental policies and warranty/vendor requirements.
• Follows FLS standard operating procedures.
• Utilizes electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm systems for full operation including all peripheral devices associated with fire alarm systems.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, repairs and advises on system malfunctions and operational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications:

• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall is required.
• State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment.
• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment.
• Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) is preferred.
• For incumbents as of 11/1/2021 who do not currently hold State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Stand Pipe Systems and/or Fire Pumps will be given until 11/1/2023 to obtain required certifications.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License (VDL) is required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.
• Must be able to perform on-call rotation involving weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be trained to perform minor programming under the direction of a Fire Alarm Technician II.
• Requires the use of computer applications and/or mobile devices for documenting field inspections.

Work Experience:

• A minimum 4 years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems, two years of which must have been in an institutional setting.  Experience in commercial/industrial settings is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to travel to locations outside of the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures
• Ability to distinguish color
• Ability to climb ladders

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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