Life Safety Technician

Schedule Information

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly fire extinguisher inspections to ensure functionality.
• Schedules yearly maintenance and inspections for fire extinguishers.
• Organizes and conducts regular fire drills to prepare staff for emergency situations.
• Provides fire safety training sessions to educate staff on fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Maintains compliance with healthcare and safety regulations and standards.
• Collaborates with various departments to maintain and update emergency preparedness plans.
• Maintains emergency equipment, including AEDs and fire alarms.
• Develops and implements emergency response protocols and procedures.
• Coordinates with local fire departments and emergency services for joint training and drills.
• Reviews and updates emergency evacuation routes and plans.
• Conducts risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintains accurate records of all fire safety and emergency preparedness activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to communicate in English.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Communicates, delegates, coordinates, evaluates, assesses, and interacts effectively with others.
• Knowledgeable in safety, fire protection principles, practices, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Understands Fire Extinguisher Program Management, Administration, reporting, and documentation.
• Understands Elevator Checks and documentation.
• Understands Business Occupancy AED’s, reporting, and documentation.
• Familiar with NFPA, OSHA, and NIAHO.
• Demonstrates aptitude to administer fire drills and fire extinguisher program management.
• Has working knowledge of survey processes by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) related to Life Safety and Physical Environment.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent (or GED).

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$16.63 - $26.60

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.