Overview
Pay: $74.96/hour
The pay listed is the hourly range for this position based on the CBA with Local 39.
Benefit Information:
This is a union Local 39 position and as such will include union benefits.
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
Responsibilities
The Stationary Engineer / Fire Life Safety Technician must be certified and is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing, repair of fire alarm and suppression systems, emergency lighting, and other life safety systems within building as well as general engineering equipment and controls. The technician ensures compliance with local fire codes and regulations to ensure the safety of building occupants and assets.
Operation and Maintenance:
- Follows safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards.
- Qualified to operate or assist in operating all heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons on the site assigned.
- You will be responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations.
- Provides engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions.
- Must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and other fire protection equipment.
- Conduct regular inspections and testing of fire safety equipment to ensure it meets local codes and standards.
System Testing and Troubleshooting:
- Perform system diagnostics and troubleshoot fire alarms and suppression systems to identify and resolve issues.
- Verify the functionality of fire alarm circuits, alarms, and communication systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and adjustments on fire life safety systems.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal fire codes and regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs.
- Prepare detailed reports for management, including findings from inspections and any corrective actions taken.
Emergency Response:
- Respond to emergency situations where fire systems or alarms are triggered to determine the cause and make repairs if necessary.
- Assist with fire drills and evacuation planning, ensuring that systems are fully operational during drills.
Collaboration and Customer Service:
- Work closely with building management, safety officers, vendors, and other stakeholders to address fire safety concerns and ensure system readiness.
- Provide technical support and training for building personnel on fire safety procedures and system use.
Equipment and Inventory Management:
- Maintain an inventory of fire safety equipment and ensure proper functioning and availability of spare parts.
- Order and replace faulty components as needed to maintain operational systems.
Qualifications
- 5 plus years of engineering experience.
- Engineering skills sets which can be applied to a range of systems, maintenance programs and engines.
- Must meet all requirements to receive approval for working in specific ATS environments (if applicable), including ten-year work history if available.
- Customer Service Experience.
Certifications:
- Certifications such as NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Fire Alarm Systems or Fire Life Safety are required.
Experience:
- Experience in the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of fire safety equipment is preferred.
- One (1) year of similar work experience
- Experience performing duties to support laboratory, GMP environments, and/or mission critically preferred.
