Life Safety Specialist - Mount Carmel

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Life Safety Specialist

Position Purpose:

• We are looking to fill the role of Life Safety Specialist. This position will report to the Regional Manager of Life Safety and will be part of the Environmental Health & Safety Department. The position will ensure that fire life safety systems are tested, inspected and updated based on regulatory standards. The position requires accurate documentation of inspection activities and keeping records of Mount Carmel systems and maintaining fire systems per established codes and regulations including deficiency repairs.  Applicants must have a basic understanding of fire system operations in a hospital environment. The applicant must have an understanding of healthcare building structures per NFPA 101/ NFPA 99 and have the ability to read CAD Life Safety drawings. The position includes accompanying the Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies as needed. Coordinating and overseeing Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) in response to Life Safety deficiencies are part of the job requirements. Exercise Life Safety compliance oversite at MCHS locations (including off campus) designated by the Regional Manager of Life Safety to ensure compliance to State and local fire codes in coordination with Trinity Health/MCHS policies. 

What You Will Do:

• Building/occupant safety is also part of the position as it relates to the physical environment and taking immediate action when required to eliminate or reduce safety risks.
• Serve as a liaison to local fire departments, onsite fire vendors, property management (if applicable) while working in a timely fashion to address any concerns prioritizing response.
• Actively serve on designated committee related to Physical Environment- Environment of Care and Emergency Preparedness.
• Participate in regulatory rounding and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in EHS safety training and activities including but not limited to fire safety, emergency preparation and physical environment safety. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate degree or job or related trade school preferred
• License/Certification: State of Ohio (Fire, Sprinkler, Portable Fire Extinguisher) License Required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Appropriate auto insurance required
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 90 days of hire required
• NICET Level 1 certification in Fire Protection Engineering, Inspecting and Testing of Water Based Fire Suppression. Systems or Fire Alarm Systems - preferred
• NICET Level 2 certification in Fire Protection Engineering, Inspecting and Testing of Water Based Fire Suppression Systems or Fire Alarm Systems - preferred
• Certifications in NFPA 99 and/or 101, OSHA (30 or 501) - preferred
• Certification CLSS-HC, CHSP, CHFSP - preferred
• Experience: Two years minimum of related experience

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.