Fire and Life Safety Inspector Tester

Responsible for inspection, testing, and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Performs inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems.
• Assures compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintains and safely uses all assigned materials, tools and equipment, protecting patients, visitors and caregivers at all times.
• 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.
• Follows FLS standard operating procedures.
• Utilizes electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect, test, and maintain fire alarm systems for full operation including all peripheral devices associated with fire alarm systems.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications:

• State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall preferred or attainable within 2 years.
• State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall preferred or attainable within 2 years.
• For incumbents as of 11/1/2021 who do not currently hold State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection and/or Automatic Sprinkler and Stand Pipe Systems will be given until 11/1/2023 to obtain required certifications.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License (VDL) is required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions.
• Requires the use of computer applications and/or mobile devices for documenting field inspections.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a hands-on mechanical capacity or working with Fire & Life Safety systems is required.  Candidates must demonstrate their mechanical aptitude through the interview and reference check process.

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.

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