Fire Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Fire Maintenance Technician

Job Location: Wickliffe, Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life . Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Fire Maintenance Technician

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

The Fire Maintenance Technician’s purpose is to help protect the people, property, environment, and community from the threat of emergencies that may arise at the plant. This role supports that purpose by maintaining fire protection systems and emergency response equipment, providing emergency response training, and working with outside agencies. Responsibilities also include participation in hot work, confined space entry, and hazardous material handling.

What We're Looking For:

• Coordinate, oversee and document the maintenance, testing, and inspections on fire protection systems and emergency response equipment, including sprinkler and foam systems, extinguishers, respiratory protection, vehicles, doors, pumps, and medical equipment.
• Work with planning department and outside vendors to secure quotes and purchase orders for preventative maintenance work
• Support evacuation and emergency response drills
• Support Incident Commander during emergencies and function as secondary to the emergency response supervisor
• Respond to all internal emergencies
• Troubleshoot and manage the fire alarm panel system
• Provide support for any Health, Safety, Environmental and Security issues in the field
• Participate and assist with; Fire, EMS, Hazmat, Confined Space Rescue and HSES Training
• Maintain housekeeping of all Emergency Response Department areas
• Function as point of contact with vendors for department related projects that can include new sprinkler installations, current system modifications and repairs
• Review NFPA codes to ensure compliance with all fire protection related maintenance, testing, and documentation
• Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., FM Global, Corporate, and Fire Department)
• Promote a strong safety culture and always exhibit a high level of professionalism
• Take on additional duties as assigned

Skills That Make a Difference:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum five years in an industrial or commercial setting with maintenance or facility operations experience
• Must have or be able to obtain the following licenses/certifications within 3 years:
• Certified volunteer firefighter for Ohio
• Pro-board-certified exterior firefighter at Texas A&M
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Technician Certification
• CPR/AED instructor
• Fire extinguisher training instructor
• Certified fire protection individual for Ohio
• Must have or be able to obtain the following licenses/certifications within 5 years:
• Emergency Medical Technician -Basic
• Fire Instructor for Ohio
• Fire Instructor at Texas A&M
• Ability to perform classroom and hands-on emergency response training
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to operate a tow-motor and aerial lift equipment
• Ability to attend after-hours training for all required licenses and certifications

Considered a Plus:

• Experience working within multi-discipline emergency response teams (HAZMAT, Fire Brigade, Emergency Medical, Confined Space-High Angle Rescue, and Incident Command)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science Technology or a related field
• Current Firefighter Certification
• Current Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• Incident Command experience
• Experience in maintenance and repair of fire protection equipment or plumbing
• Experience in the chemical industry
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Experience with multi-building fire alarm management systems
• FEMA - National Incident Command System Training (e.g., Is-100, Is-200, etc..)

Working Conditions:

• 70% Inspections and Testing / 20% Office Work / 10% Emergency Response Activities
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments, walking, standing, climbing ladders and working in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible workweek at times required to accommodate facility needs that includes training (different shifts), maintenance and off-hours emergencies

• Able to wear PPE including hard hats, hearing protection, respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus and safety shoes

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.