Senior Fire Safety Technician - Full Time

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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Laundry Maintenance Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Department Details

• Perform preventative maintenance on medical equipment such as, medical vacuum pumps, medical air compressors and instrument air compressors
• Perform preventative maintenance on life safety equipment such as, won doors, smoke curtains and roll up fire doors
• Inspect, maintain and PM fire sprinkler system components such as, flows, tampers, dry valves and pre action dry valves

Job Summary

Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining a regular inspection schedule for fire alarm system, fire sprinkler, fire suppression and other life safety systems. The Senior Fire Safety Technician documents all testing and activities for Joint Commission. Assists other skilled trades and contractors with projects. May require continued upgrade of skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Able to answer questions about fire and life safety systems during Joint Commission survey. Trains employees on fire and life safety systems.

Ability to communicate with all users of equipment, as well as co-workers and supervision is vital to successful performance of duties. Due to the importance of documenting technical work done, accurate and timely completion of all service reports and other documents is very important. Possesses significant knowledge about the operation and use of a wide range of test equipment and tools. Ability to interface with or adapt to the use of computers of all types is necessary. Occasionally may be requested to perform limited design work for special applications. Remains current on new technology, methodology, and equipment. Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

Qualifications

Associate"s Degree or three years of equivalent experience in electronics.

Customer service/equipment service preferred.

When applicable, may need a valid driver"s license. If valid driver"s license is required, must maintain a good driving record.

Must obtain training certificate from Honeywell Notifier on Fire Alarm Systems within first year of employment.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0280129 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No