Fire and Life Safety Technician*

Fire and Life Safety Technician*

Salary

$64,750.40 - $91,166.40 Annually

Location

Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19156-01

Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

09/12/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for a Fire and Life Safety Technician* who under general supervision conducts fire drills, and ensure the maintenance, repair, testing and inspection of hospital fire and life safety systems are compliant with current fire and safety codes. Performs fire prevention/planning and develops and conducts fire and life safety training for hospital employees; performs related duties as required.

• Official title: ARMC Safety Technician. For more detailed information, refer to the ARMC Safety Technician job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empires newest medical school. To learn more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.

Availability: Night or weekend availability may be required.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

OPTION 1: Three (3) years of experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, fire protection systems, fire code enforcement, fire suppression systems, life safety compliance, or a related fire service or fire protection field.

OR

OPTION 2: Three (3) years of experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare environment with responsibilities related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, Facilities Management, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety inspections, building systems, or healthcare operations.

Substitution: An associate's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Occupational Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field can substitute for 1 year of experience.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.

All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

02

Experience: Indicate below the option under which you meet the required experience. Note: Please be sure that the experience you indicate below is clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of your online application to be considered.

• Option 1: Three (3) years of experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, fire protection systems, fire code enforcement, fire suppression systems, life safety compliance, or a related fire service or fire protection field.
• Option 2: Three (3) years of experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare environment with responsibilities related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, Facilities Management, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety inspections, building systems, or healthcare operations.
• None of the above, I do not possess the qualifying experience.

03

Describe your experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, fire protection systems, fire code enforcement, fire suppression systems, life safety compliance, or a related fire service or fire protection field. Include employers name and dates worked. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.

04

Describe your experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare environment with responsibilities related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, Facilities Management, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, fire and life safety inspections, building systems, or healthcare operations. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.

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Education Substitution: Do you possess an associate's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Occupational Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field?

• Yes, I possess an associates degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Occupational Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field and I am substituting for one (1) year of qualifying experience.
• No, I do not possess an associates degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Occupational Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

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Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

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