Life Safety Systems Technician

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Job Description Summary

Perform urgent and routine maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment within the facility and outlying clinics owned and operated by Southeast Health, to insure that our patients receive quality and safe care by following policy and procedures of the Safety Department, Southeast Health, state, and local codes. Complete annual DNV required blitz. Perform on-call task when assigned. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) required on equipment assigned to Life Safety Systems. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance and documentation records on each piece of equipment for which the Life Safety department is responsible. Complete work requestor(s) generated manually and/or by computer in a timely manner to assure patient and customer satisfaction. Lead encourages and promotes positive behaviors and knowledge transfer in co-workers. Mentors team members on assigned duties. Must demonstrate proficiency in the operation and repair of life safety equipment.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• A background in an electronics related field.
• Training in Electronic Systems Equipment Technology and/or military training or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in maintaining Life Safety Systems (Preferred)
• 4 years' experience in maintaining networked systems (Preferred).
• Must demonstrate high proficiency in four categories associated with Life Safety Systems.
• Knowledge of state and local safety codes.
• Work weekends, nights or days with occasional call outs.
• Valid drivers' license.
• Lead, encourage, and promote positive behaviors and knowledge transfer in co-workers
• Exceptional customer service skills (required).

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to utilize the Internet, extranet and email.
• Ability to utilize radio and paging system.
• Ability to maintain documentation required by the life safety department and regulatory codes

SKILLS:

• Perform testing, maintenance and adjustments and calibrations to equipment in a timely manner.
• Updates Bi-Weekly Access Control rights for new hire orientation.
• Manage Video Surveillance systems to include install, troubleshooting as location assessment.
• Manages multiple computer and network based systems as it relates to the Life Safety Department.
• Utilizes effective project management skills for various projects
• Configures, installs, and maintains network devices on various systems.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records on assigned equipment for which the Life Safety department is responsible.
• The records kept manually and/or by the Equipment Management Program are to include the prompted information, purchase date, documentation of preventive maintenance and/or repairs in a manner that demonstrates good understanding the importance of the record as a legal document, referencing manufacturers manual when necessary.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate and/or repair life safety systems to include access controls, video surveillance systems etc. to insure minimal inconvenience to patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Maintain, repair and/or replace electrical switches, fuses, receptacles, and lights in order to maintain continuity of service and achieve high productivity.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of facility communication and life safety equipment for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel following manufacturers' specifications and standards, hospital policies and procedures, state, and local safety codes. Coordinate to ensure adequate inventory of parts for routine maintenance and emergency repairs of Life safety equipment, using manufacturer's service manual as a reference and assist the Safety Officer in reducing operating cost.
• Complete work requestor(s) generated manually and/or by computer to be completed in a timely manner to assure patient satisfaction.
• Trains and mentors other staff members regarding operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned systems.
• Prepares budgetary proposals related to operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.