Fire Alarm Suppression Tech

Job Summary

Tests, inspects, maintains and repairs the fire alarm, fire suppression and support systems located throughout Corewell Health campuses and offsite buildings. Ensures fire alarm and fire suppression systems meet standards dictated by AHJ's, CMS, State and local Fire Marshals, Joint Commission, and FM Global. Records all findings in detail to satisfy the document review requirements conducted by AHJ's, CMS, State and local Fire Marshals, Joint Commission, and FM Global.

Essential Functions

• Conducts an ongoing test program to ensure proper operation of the fire alarm signaling systems and the automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Drain down sprinkler systems for updates as needed.
• Maintains and repairs the fire alarm, fire suppression and support systems.
• Maintains an ongoing preventative maintenance program for the fire alarm and fire suppression systems to reduce the possibility of false alarms and system malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots and repairs any deficiencies found during testing.
• Disables fire detection and suppression systems to allow for completion of ongoing construction projects on the campus.
• Maintains up-to-date as-built drawings for all fire and suppression systems. Notes any discrepancies found during testing/preventative maintenance.
• Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment.
• Uses tools and equipment appropriately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience
• CRT-LEVEL_II_CERTIFICATION-NICET
• LIC-FIRE_ALARM_SPECIALTY_TECHNICIAN_LICENSE-STATE_MI
• LIC-Electrician Journeyman State of Michigan
• LIC-Electrician Master State of Michigan