Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Technician

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5-10 years experience
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The technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and repairing fire alarm and sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with NFPA standards. They also coordinate with local fire departments and document inspection results according to regulatory requirements.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 7am-4pm.

Job Summary:

Inspects and tests fire alarm systems to ensure that they function effectively and meet the National File Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Adjusts or repairs malfunctioning systems. Responsible for the completion of service requests at various locations.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Schedules fire alarm and fire sprinkler system inspections.
  • Perform on-site inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair and installation of fire suppression systems (e.g. water, clean agents, and chemical). 
  • Runs testing and inspection on fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.  
  • Coordinates with the local fire department to avoid response to testing.  
  • Completes repairs of the fire alarm system and/or the suppression system. 
  • Reports results of testing and inspection in line with the requirements of appropriate authorities.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
     

EXPERIENCE

  • Five years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Rare driving.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
     
    State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

  •         Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarms - Level II - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
  •         Or
  •         Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

    
 

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

9260000130 Facilities and Real Estate (STL Region)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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