Fire Sprinkler Service Level II Life Safety Technician
We are looking for a fire sprinkler service level II life safety technician to perform inspection, testing, service and repairs of fire sprinkler systems and related components. This includes confirming compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.
Company perks include an hourly rate starting at $28; compensation is based on experience and certifications. There is also a level up training program, education and certification reimbursement program, referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral, comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision, 401K plan with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, management opportunities, opportunities for overtime with incentives, company giveaways, opportunities for community service and charity involvement, and work at a mission-driven company, focused on people. Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services are also available.
What you will be doing includes performing inspection and testing of all types of fire sprinkler systems at the required frequencies in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained in NFPA 25, troubleshooting and performing service and repair of fire sprinkler systems such as fire pumps and related components, recording and documenting all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually, maintaining a good positive relationship with the customer and passing on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns, maintaining vehicle in clean and orderly fashion, keeping vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the job, maintaining equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job, evaluating customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require, working in compliance with the Company's safety program, performing on-site and / or off-site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of sprinkler systems, testing backflow prevention devices as required by NFPA 25 and state and local codes, separate certification requirements may be necessary based upon the jurisdiction, discussing deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution, and being comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces.
Qualifications include 2 years of water-based fire protection systems layout core and related work experience. This must include at least 12 months of core water-based fire protection systems layout experience, including the complete layout of NFPA 13D, 13R, and / or 13 sprinkler systems, application of design specifications to NFPA 13 sprinkler and / or standpipe systems, field surveys for NFPA 13D, 13R, and / or 13 systems and standpipe systems, and detailing for other types of systems. The two years may include up to 12 months of related work experience, as defined below. 1 year of related experience credit may be granted for 5 years of experience in any one or any combination of the following : special hazards suppression systems installation, special hazards systems layout, inspection and testing of water-based systems, sprinkler system installation, and 6 months of related experience credit may be granted for 3 years of experience in any one or two of the above work areas. Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages. Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems, and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android, and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software. Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Fire Sprinkler Technician • Troy, MI, US