Fire and Life Safety Inspector Tester

Fire and Life Safety Inspector Tester

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Fire and Life Safety Inspector Tester will be responsible for inspection, testing, and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

A caregiver in this role will:

• Perform inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety (FLS) systems.
• Assure compliance with hospital policy/procedures, local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain and safely use all assigned materials, tools and equipment, protecting patients, visitors and caregivers at all times.
• Effectively interact 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 document and maintain records of inspections and work performed pursuant to departmental policies and warranty/vendor requirements.
• Follow FLS standard operating procedures.
• Utilize 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.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent required.
• 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.
• State of Ohio Certification for Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License (VDL) is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings.
• Requires the use of computer applications and/or mobile devices for documenting field inspections.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect equipment
• Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures
• Ability to distinguish color
• Ability to climb a ladder

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.