FIRE ALARM ELECTRICIAN

About the position

The Fire Alarm Electrician position at Michigan Medicine involves inspecting, analyzing, and repairing fire alarm systems, ensuring their functionality and compliance with safety standards. The role requires specialized training and considerable experience in fire alarm systems, including maintenance, repair, and installation. The electrician will also coordinate with building occupants and participate in the testing of fire suppression systems, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, analyze, and repair malfunctions in fire alarm systems including zone and point addressable types.
• Modify fire alarm systems by adding or deleting circuit boards, smoke detectors, pull stations, strobes, speakers, or horns, and adjust the software of the fire alarm panel accordingly.
• Perform periodic tests on fire alarm, fire suppression, and fire control systems.
• Maintain fire suppression systems including CO2, Halon, and dry chemical systems.
• Maintain the alarm reporting system, including installing and programming remote terminal units and maintaining a database of alarm points.
• Maintain central clock systems, including installation, maintenance, programming, and testing of transmitters and clocks.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and specialized training in fire alarm electrical and electronic work.
• Considerable experience in the maintenance and repair of all types of fire alarm, fire suppression, and fire control equipment.
• Reasonable experience in the design and installation of fire alarm, fire suppression, and fire control equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, and materials involved in electrical and electronic work.
• A Fire Alarm Technician License issued by the State of Michigan Fire Safety Board.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematic diagrams.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings