Fire Alarm Technician I

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Job Title

Fire Alarm Technician I

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Facilities Engineering-Operations

Job Code

J21008

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:30am-3:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

When we do everything in service for our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment — just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a family that is focused on delivering world-class care. 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.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 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.

• Follow 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.

• Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 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.

• 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)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• Experience in commercial/industrial settings

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands require 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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