Senior Fire Alarm Technician, Facilities Management

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Sr. Fire Alarm Technician performs installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire prevention systems and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Install all materials associated with fire alarm and sprinkler systems: Fire alarm control panels and modules, conduits, wires, water flow switches, etc as required.
* Maintain adequate levels of work supplies. Orders fire protection equipment under direction of the supervisor.
* Maintain computer-based inspection and preventive maintenance records and daily service reports in accordance with applicable regulations.
* Maintain, test and repair fire prevention systems and equipment, such as fire suppression and extinguishing systems and fire alarm systems in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and California State Fire Marshall regulations.
* Plans, schedules and coordinates testing and/or maintenance service with building managers, supervisors and service contractors. Coordinate and perform large-scale equipment repairs with engineers and/or outside contractors.
* Responds to fire system emergencies during off-hours or on a call-back basis. Responds to natural disasters and campus emergencies.
* Review plans for compliance with California State Fire Marshall regulations. Inspect and perform final walk-through of installed systems in new and major/minor renovations construction projects.
* Trains Facilities and Security Staff on required response, reset and overall operational aspects of Fire Alarm System.