What are the responsibilities of a Fire Tech?

Fire Systems Technicians are responsible for the testing of the fire alarms, sprinkler systems and related equipment in healthcare facilities served by Medxcel. We perform maintenance and inspections of the life safety systems and equipment and are the on-site subject matter experts on fire alarms and fire suppression. We work with our customers to ensure compliance is met and maintain buildings to meet the standards and codes dictated by the state and local Fire Marshal, The Joint Commission and the Department of Health and Environment.

How has Medxcel helped you grow in your career?

Medxcel offers extensive training opportunities. When I started here, I was experienced in sprinklers but had less experience with fire alarms. I was given the opportunity to cross-train and learn about fire alarms through an online course which led to a national certification in fire alarm inspections. I have taken additional courses and if we find other trainings that would be beneficial, Medxcel gives us the green light to pursue them. There’s really no limit to learning and growing in your career with Medxcel.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I love being able to work within a set of hospitals year after year and see the systems we put in place in case of emergency working as planned. We never want to see a fire, but we’ve experienced two in the past few years and the systems my team and I are responsible for functioned exactly as planned and extinguished the fires. Working on-site allows us to get the systems back online in a matter of hours after an incident so our hospital sites and their patients are always as safe as possible.

What is the most unusual thing that has happened to you during your work at Medxcel?

I’m in Wisconsin and a few years ago we experienced the Polar Vortex. Temps were in the negative twenties and one of our office buildings had a window that had been left open since the summer. The office froze, the sprinkler heads popped but because it was so cold ice slugs grew a few inches off the sprinkler heads. The sprinkler system reacted as planned, but never discharged with actual water because it was so cold.

What have you learned on the job that you did not expect?

I didn’t realize how much our teams would be involved with compliance and joint commission work. I’ve definitely learned the value of proper documentation. Without the Medxcel team it would take the hospital months to gather the proper documentation to stay code compliant.

Which of Medxcel’s Core Values speak most to you?

Integrity. I’ve been in this industry for over twenty years now and there are a lot of shortcuts that can be taken with inspections, testing and installation, and it may go on for years without showing. At Medxcel we demonstrate integrity by doing everything right the first time, making sure everything is working and is done correctly. The safety of the hospital employees, the public, and their patients is in our hands. Doing our jobs the right way, with integrity, ensures their safety.

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Meet Greg! In his role as Director of Fire Systems, Greg is responsible for the strategy, direction, organization, and administration of Medxcel’s national fire systems program. He assists in developing and executing the policies and procedures of the program to support fire systems and safety compliance for Medxcel customers.

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Manager Facilities

Meet Jeffrey! Jeffrey is a Facility Manager at a client site in Alabama. In his role, Jeffrey manages the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities department for his facility. He and his team ensure that the property operates safely and efficiently and is in compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety guidelines while maintaining service excellence

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Meet David! David is an HVAC Tech II at a Medxcel client site in Kansas. In his role, David installs, operates, and maintains the hospital’s heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. He is responsible for identifying and completing needed repairs and assists with the installation of replacement equipment when needed. David and his team conduct preventative maintenance and upgrades to the HVAC systems and equipment and assist other teams within Medxcel as needed.

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Meet Paul! Paul is the Facilities Manager at a hospital system in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his role Paul manages the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities department to ensure that all customer goals are met while delivering service excellence. Paul assists in developing and executing the strategic direction of the facility and ensures safe and efficient operations on site in compliance with regulatory and safety guidelines.

HVAC Tech II

Meet Vicente! Vicente is an HVAC Tech II at a Medxcel client hospital in Kansas. In his role, he is responsible for maintaining the organization’s heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. He and his team identify repair and replacement needs and complete repairs and equipment installation as needed. Vicente conducts preventative maintenance and upgrades on the HVAC system equipment and assists other Medxcel departments as needed.

Manager Facilities

Meet Tyris! Tyris is a Facilities Manager for a Medxcel client in Jacksonville, Florida. As Facilities Manager, Tyris manages the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities department at his assigned hospital. He and his team ensure that the facility operates safely and efficiently and remains in compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety guidelines while maintaining service excellence. Tyris works with both Medxcel and client leadership to align organizational goals and objectives.

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Meet Megan! Megan is a Regulatory Compliance Manager III where she helps lead the implementation of Medxcel’s operating system. She assesses new and existing clients for operational and regulatory compliance and provides operational and regulatory support to Medxcel facilities.

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Meet Joseph! Joseph is the Facility Manager at a customer hospital site in Illinois. In his role Joseph manages the daily operations of the maintenance and facilities department to ensure that the customer goals are reached while delivering service excellence. He assists in developing and executing the strategic direction of the facility and ensures safe and efficient operations on site in compliance with regulatory and safety guidelines.

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Meet Latasha! Latasha is a Maintenance Mechanic I at a Medxcel client hospital in Oklahoma. In her role, she performs routine and preventative maintenance duties at her site. She performs preventive maintenance troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of mechanical systems and equipment at her client facility.

Carpenter II

Meet Ricky! Ricky is a Carpenter II at a Medxcel customer site in Florida. In his position, Ricky is responsible for carpentry, painting, and general maintenance tasks at his facility. He repairs fixtures such as doors, locks, and cabinets. Ricky also primes, paints and stains surfaces in the hospital including walls, ceilings, equipment, and furniture.

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Meet Kelly! Kelly is a Resource Director for Medxcel. In her role, Kelly acts a liaison between the site teams and the overall Medxcel Facilities Management team. Members of the resource team work with Medxcel leadership to take on a variety of assignments as needed including temporarily backfilling vacant positions and working on special projects.

Electrician II

Meet Sarah! Sarah is an Electrician II for Medxcel in Michigan. In her role Sarah is responsible for maintenance and repair of electrical systems and wiring, equipment, and appliances. She diagnoses malfunctioning systems and components, using test equipment and tools to locate the causes of breakdowns and to correct issues.

Fire Systems Tech I

Meet Annette! Annette is a Fire Systems Tech I for Medxcel in Novi, Michigan. In her role, Annette is responsible for the testing of the fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and related equipment at her site. She performs preventive maintenance and inspections of the life safety systems and equipment and is the subject matter expert on fire alarms and fire suppression.

Resource Director

Meet Daniel! Daniel is a Resource Director for Medxcel. In his role, Daniel acts a liaison between the site teams and the overall Medxcel Facilities Management team. Members of the resource team work with Medxcel leadership to take on a variety of assignments as needed including temporarily backfilling vacant positions and working on special projects.

Fire Systems Tech III

Meet Rob! Rob is a Fire Systems Technician III for Medxcel serving customers in Indiana. He serves as the team lead for the local Medxcel Fire Systems team and is responsible for leading the team as they maintain, install, repair, test and inspect fire systems and sprinkler equipment in their assigned facilities.

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Meet Rachel! Rachel is a Facilities Supervisor in the Chicago area, responsible for the day-to-day direction of her facilities department staff at a customer’s healthcare facility. She assists in setting strategic direction to achieve operational and financial goals for safety, utility and building systems. Her team ensures physical plant efficiency and cost minimization through preventive and corrective maintenance scheduling, energy management and regulatory compliance.

Fire Systems Tech III

Meet Josh! Josh is a Fire Systems Technician III for Medxcel in Birmingham, Alabama. In his role, Josh serves as the lead for the local Medxcel Fire Systems team. He is responsible for leading the team as they maintain, install, repair, test and inspect fire systems and sprinkler equipment.

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Meet Jorge! Jorge is a Facilities Supervisor in Texas. In his role Jorge provides direction and leadership to the staff within the facilities department at his client site. He assists in setting the strategic direction to meet operational and financial goals, maintaining safety, utilities, and building systems. As Facilities Supervisor, Jorge also helps to ensure that all site regulatory and safety compliance is appropriately documented.

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Jeff is a Medxcel Electrician III in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his role Jeff assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical equipment, appliances, and fixtures. He diagnoses malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment and hand tools, locating the cause of a breakdown and correcting the problem. He inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to proactively identify hazards, defects, and necessary repairs to ensure code compliance.

Greg K

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What are the responsibilities of a Fire Tech?

How has Medxcel helped you grow in your career?

What is your favorite part of your job?

What is the most unusual thing that has happened to you during your work at Medxcel?

What have you learned on the job that you did not expect?

Which of Medxcel’s Core Values speak most to you?

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