What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Technician position at SSM Health?
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Job Highlights:
Department: Plant Operations & Maintenance
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
*NICET II Certification or Willing to Obtain Required*
Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
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)
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Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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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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