Fire Alarm Technician I

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems (FLS).
• Assure compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain and safely use all assigned materials, tools, and equipment, protecting patients, visitors, and caregivers.
• Effectively interact 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 document and maintain records of inspections and work performed pursuant to departmental policies and warranty/vendor requirements.
• Follow FLS standard operating procedures.
• Utilize 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.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall
• State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall
• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License (VDL)
• Four years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems (two years of which must have been in an institutional setting)

Qualifications

• Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• Experience in commercial/industrial settings
• Physical Requirements: Full body motion including ability to perform work while bending, stooping, stretching, and climbing ladders. Requires dexterity and strength sufficient to operate required tools, machinery and equipment. Typically required to lift and carry machinery and/or equipment weighing 25 to 100 pounds and/or assist with lifting weights exceeding 100 pounds. Requires color acuity sufficient to distinguish color-coded signage and systems.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $22.85 Maximum hourly: $34.85

Schedule

All the while, we will provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career. A caregiver in this role will work on first– or second-shift schedules, depending on the candidate’s preference, with shifts from 7:00am - 3:30pm or 3:30pm - 11:30pm.