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PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work ^TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Under direct supervision of the Fire Alarm Inspection Supervisor, performs general inspection, testing, corrective and preventative maintenance of fire/life safety equipment throughout PIH Health.

• Knowledge and experience in suppression systems and special extinguishing systems such as Halon and FM-200.
• Strong communication skills; excellent telephone manner; strong English and grammar skills.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented; accurate.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and under the pressure of deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience with testing complex fire alarm system, smoke management system, emergency power system, and water delivery systems.
• Strong background in servicing and troubleshooting Fire/Life Safety Systems and their components, specifically (Edwards EST-3)

Required:

• Minimum one (3) years of experience in fire life safety inspections and testing.
• Demonstrate competence in electrical mechanical and fire life safety equipment.
• Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment (PHGSH only)
• Violence Intervention Prevention Training (VIP) within 3 months of employment (PHGSH only)

Preferred:

• High School, GED or trade school graduate preferred with courses in arithmetic, mathematics, and electricity.
• Hospital experience.
• Intermediate level computer skills; specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read blue prints and sequence of operations.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and NFPA 25.
• Ability to operate all types of Fire Alarm Systems which will also include the disabling of these systems.
• EST-3 Certified.
• NICET Certified (Level 2 or currently in process).
• Los Angeles Chief's Regulation 4 Certificate of Fitness or currently in progress (in one or more categories).

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

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About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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