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Form of workGeneral Summary
Performs installation, inspection, repair, service, and replacement of various fire detection, alarm components, and fire extinguishers, including hand portable, wheeled and fixed systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Certify and tag all Fire Suppression Systems in accordance with the latest version of California State Fire Marshal, NFPA13 National Fire Protection Association Sprinkler Systems for Fire Protection and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-02.
- Test all newly installed Fire Alarms.
- Perform regular inspections to ensure systems and equipment work according to specifications.
- Responds to maintenance calls relating to non-functioning Fire Alarms.
- Performs duties in accordance with the applicable NFPA, Federal, State, and contract specific regulations.
- Utilizes computers to document inspections and maintenance.
- Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces and the workshop, assist the maintenance team, as required
- Perform other duties assigned.
Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience within the last five (5) years.
- Must possess all applicable licenses, certifications, and training to perform maintenance and repairs on fire suppression systems.
- Must be able to read blueprints, electrical and wiring diagrams.
- Able to use various hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
- Must possess a working knowledge of NFPA code, Federal and State regulations applicable to their daily responsibilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Possess a broad knowledge of facility operations and maintenance
- Experience with a Facility Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) highly desired.
Work Environment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
- Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but non to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
