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Supervisor- Facilities Fire Protection Systems-Facilities Engineering

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH) · Cleveland, OH · 3 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Location: MetroHealth Medical Center

Schedule

Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

About the role

Supports the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems across all MetroHealth System facilities. Ensures systems are properly maintained, inspections and testing are completed on schedule, and documentation meets regulatory standards. Coordinates fire drills, assists with staff training, and collaborates with internal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to sustain compliance. Provides oversight into assigned technicians and vendors, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous operational readiness. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain fire alarm, sprinkler, and life safety systems to ensure safe and compliant operation.
  • Ensure inspections and testing are completed on schedule and documentation meets regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate fire drills and assist with staff training.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to sustain compliance.
  • Provide oversight of assigned technicians and vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational readiness.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
  • Meets one of the following:
    • Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, or another related field from an accredited institution.
    • 4 years working in a healthcare facilities environment.
    • 4 years of fire systems related work experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Working knowledge of JC, CMS, NFPA standards, and requirements.
  • Expertise in fire protection systems (water based, preaction, clean agent, wet chemical, and foam).
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Excellent record-keeping and analytical skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Skilled in the use of computer basics, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
  • Physically capable of performing frequent inspections of all areas within and around buildings, including but not limited to all departments, utility tunnels, roofs, equipment rooms, and construction sites.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical training in any/all of the following disciplines: electrical, emergency power, mechanical, plumbing, medical air, gas, and vacuum.
  • Applicable State of Ohio Contractors License.
  • Knowledge of TJC, CMS, OSHA, ADA, and OBC fire safety requirements and standards.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Physical Requirements

  • May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
  • Ability to climb a ladder.
  • May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
  • Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
  • Finger dexterity to operate office equipment is required.
  • Ability to communicate face-to-face, via phone, email, and other communications.
  • Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.

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