Fire Alarm Technician I

  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • Full Time
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives beginning with our own. Thats the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Fire Alarm Technician I Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Facilities Engineering-Operations Job Code J21008 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinics Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country . You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, 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 for our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. On our facilities team, your job will be to create a comfortable and safe environment just like our patients have come to expect. For you, that means joining a family that is focused on delivering world-class care. All the while, we will provide you with opportunities to keep advancing your career.

Hours: 3:00PM-11:30PM Monday-Friday, on call rotation once every 8 weeks (11:30PM-6:45AM and then on Saturday and Sunday 24 hour a day) .

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Perform inspection, testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems (FLS) .

  • 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.

  • Effectively interacts 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 documents and maintains records of inspections and work performed pursuant to departmental policies and warranty/vendor requirements.

  • Follo FLS standard operating procedures.

  • Utilizes electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm systems for full operation, including all peripheral devices associated with fire alarm systems.

  • Troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and advise on system malfunctions and operational requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • State of Ohio Certification for Fire Alarm Detection through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall

  • 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

  • State of Ohio Certification for Fire Pumps through the Department of Commerce/Division of State Fire Marshall required or attainable within 2 years of employment.

  • Valid Ohio Drivers License (VDL)

  • Four years of experience in electronics and fire alarm systems (two years of which must have been in an institutional setting)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Fire Alarm Systems certification through National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

  • Experience in commercial/industrial settings

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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 travel to locations outside of 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 ladders

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Job ID: 475657686
Originally Posted on: 5/2/2025

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