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UMass Chan Medical School · 1 month ago

Fire Alarm Safety Systems Technician

positionWorcester, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking a Fire Alarm Safety Systems Technician to ensure a fire safe environment across the University and off-site facilities. The role involves installing, repairing, operating, testing, and modifying fire detection and suppression systems while maintaining records and providing training to staff.

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Responsibilities

Organize pertinent data and document work through the Facilities work order system
Maintain and inspect all portable fire extinguishers and fire related systems as scheduled
Generate reports and documentation of drills, testing and inspection activities
Install conduit, cabling and related devices for systems maintenance and expansion
Correct, modify, and revise drawings to reflect new installations and changes
Maintain spare parts inventory and other material as needed
Perform weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual maintenance and inspections on all fire-related systems and equipment as the tests relate to NFPA and JCAHO requirements
Upgrade existing systems to newer technologies in a comprehensive manner
While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower grade classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license
Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Massachusetts System Technicians LicenseComputerized fire alarm systemsCentral station fire alarm configurationAutomatic sprinkler systemsMassachusetts State Fire RegulationsManual dexterityLift 50 lbsWork from laddersConfined spaces

Required

Massachusetts System Technicians License (Class “D”)
3 years experience working with computerized “intelligent” fire alarm systems
Working knowledge of central station fire alarm configuration and various automatic sprinkler systems
Normal visual acuity, manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 lbs., work from ladders, and in confined spaces
Working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Fire Regulations (NFPA) and JCAHO Standards
Ability to travel to off-site locations

Company

UMass Chan Medical School

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Massachusetts’ first and only public academic health sciences center is made up of three graduate schools.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.umassmed.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

UMass Chan Medical School has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$13.6M
Key Investors
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCommonwealth of Massachusetts
2025-11-18Grant· $2M
2024-04-03Grant· $11.6M

Leadership Team

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Marc Uknis
Adjunct Associate Professor Of Surgery, Microbiology & Applied Physiology
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Michael Collins
Chancellor
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