Safety Inspection Technician
Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
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Job Summary
City/State
Virginia Beach VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Safety Inspection Technician ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of healthcare facilities by inspectingmaintaining and repairing life safety systems such as fire alarms emergency lighting and fire suppression equipment. This role supports a safe environment for patients staff and visitors by performing routine safety checks responding to emergencies and ensuring compliance with codes and standards from agencies like NFPA OSHA and DNV. The technician works closely with Life Safety Supervisor Compliance manager. Additional partnership with facilities and safety teamsmaintainsdetailed records andassistsin safety training and emergency preparedness activities.
This role will travel to various facilities as required and may have company vehicle
Main office for Department located at Sentara Park Virginia Beach Virginia
Key Responsibilities
Perform regular inspections and testing of fire alarms sprinkler systems smoke detectors and other life safety systems.
Maintainaccuraterecords and documentation of inspections repairs and compliance reports.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for system repairs and upgrades as needed.
Respond promptly to system malfunctions alarms or emergencies and provide corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety codes regulations and accreditation standards.
Support emergency drills safety audits and hazard assessments.
Educate staff on the proper use of life safety equipment and emergency procedures.
Participate in the development and implementation of safety improvement initiatives.
Other Requirements
Must obtainwithin1 year of employmentone of the following certifications;NICET level 1 or NICET level II(National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) governing body National Institutefor Certification in Engineering Technologies orCLSS-HC(Certified Life Safety Specialist Health Care)governing bodyNational Fire Protection Association orCCPIA (Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association)governing body National Fire Protection AssociationorNFPA-CFI(Certified Fire Inspector I CFI-1)governing bodyNational Fire Protection Association.
Education
High School Diploma(Required)
Certification/Licensure
Must obtain within 1 year of employment one of the following certifications:
NICET level 1 or NICET level II(National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) governing body National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies or
CLSS-HC (Certified Life Safety Specialist Health Care)governing body National Fire Protection Association or
CCPIA (Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association)governing body National Fire Protection Association or
NFPA-CFI (Certified Fire Inspector I CFI-1)governingbodyNational Fire Protection Association.
Valid Drivers License (Record in Good Standing) : State of Virginia or State of North Carolina required
Experience
1 year of facilities maintenance experience
Life Safety experience strongly preferred
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Sentara Health, is an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system in Virginia and North Carolina. Sentara improves health everyday.
