Alarm Sprinkler Testing Technician

AAA Fire Protection, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401K Retirement Plan with Company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Life Insurance

Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions company in Seattle is seeking an ITS Technician who will service, inspect, and maintain fire safety systems. The role requires excellent communication skills, technical certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include performing tests, educating customers on fire code requirements, and maintaining safety standards. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401K plan, paid holidays, and competitive hourly wages ranging from $45 to $60.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and or outside standard business hours.
• Hold a valid driver’s license meeting Company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled testing and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Educate customers on fire code requirements and services.
• Maintain company tools and equipment.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers.
• Conduct site surveys for required fire protection equipment.
• Follow compliance and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient with iOS Apple hardware

Education

Applicable distributor manufacture and jurisdictional certifications

Minimum 2,000 hours towards Electrical Journeyman

Job description

Position Overview

The AAA Fire Protection Inc. ITS Technician role services, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs all fire safety systems for customers in accordance with current manufacturers' recommendations, NFPA standards and regulations, and current jurisdictional code. Operation of a company vehicle and invoicing of appointments is required using company (and when applicable jurisdictional) provided software platforms. Responsible for maintaining a professional, productive, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform required scheduled & reoccurring testing, inspection and maintenance related to all fire protection systems in accordance with manufacture and jurisdictional requirements and recommendations.
• Provide clear education, guidance, the local fire code requirements, to customers regarding services, systems, apparatus, for which you are licensed, in accordance with Company expectations.
• Monitor and maintain proper working order of company tools and equipment.
• Serve as the customers primary contact for information and service needs.
• Perform site surveys to educate customers of required related fire protection equipment.
• Maintain an understanding of product capabilities, warranties, and usages to educate and serve customers.
• Responsible for notifying direct supervisor of any equipment issues or any unsafe working conditions.
• Responsible for recording time in the company provided time and attendance software.
• Responsible for maintaining all job and customer related notes, deficiencies, invoices, and compliance test reports in company provided software (or as required compliance test reports through third party jurisdictional platforms) using AAA furnished hardware.
• Responsible for complying and enforcing safety requirements while on company property, driving company vehicle and at customer’s site.
• Participation is required for the on-call after hours technician rotational schedule for unscheduled emergency customer service needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, including some plans that are 100% employer paid
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company match
• 8 paid holidays off per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Salary Range $45-$60 per hour

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, plus the ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced team environment
• Exhibits attention to detail with high standards for accuracy and follow through.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with iOS Apple hardware and operating systems and software.
• Hold and maintains applicable distributor manufacture and jurisdictional certifications including but not limited to AS-1 (or equivalent), FA-1 (or equivalent), NICET II Water-Based System Testing, Minimum 2,000 hours towards Electrical Journeyman (01,02 or 06).
• Ability to work overtime and or outside standard business hours and or weekends as needed to accommodate customer needs.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company requirements.
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to post accident, reasonable suspicion or contract required drug testing.