UNIV - Trades Specialist V - Fire Alarm Shop

Job Description Summary

The Fire Alarm Technician will monitor, maintain adjust, and repair building Fire Alarm systems owned or leased by the Medical University Hospital Authority in order to ensure safety, environmental control and economy of these systems. Scheduling of outages, impairments, and proper record keeping of DHEC and JCAHO documentation are also required. The Fire Alarm Technician will take call on a rotating basis. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC004481 Fire Alarm Shop

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Fire Alarm Technician will monitor, maintain adjust, and repair building Fire Alarm systems owned or leased by the Medical University Hospital Authority in order to ensure safety, environmental control and economy of these systems. Scheduling of outages, impairments, and proper record keeping of DHEC and JCAHO documentation are also required. The Fire Alarm Technician will take call on a rotating basis. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

10% - Rotate in with other technicians  for First Call Status in after hour Fire Alarm emergencies one full week at a time.  Responsible for State issued phone and   response within two hours during 7 day on-call rotations. Have reliable transportation for emergency response at all hours.  Accepts A team status during Emergency Events.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Continuous) Ability to climb. (Continuous) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Continuous) Ability to bend. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Possess good grip strength. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted. (Frequent) Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull equipment carts. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous) Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous) Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Approved Freon recovery certification.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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