Field Life Safety Technician I

Vallen Distribution; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Vallen Distribution is seeking an Onsite Technician I to support Life Safety Services. You will install, inspect, test, and maintain life safety systems for established customers on a scheduled basis, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, familiarity with life safety equipment, and the ability to read and follow regulatory requirements. Strong customer service and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field.
• Minimum 1-year related experience.
• Mechanically inclined.
• RELEVENT experience.
• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
• Performing on‑site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer's Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of installation and/or ITM of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Valid driver's license

Education

High School or GED

Certification in fire protection field

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for hazmat

Job description

Vallen Distribution is seeking an Onsite Technician I to support Life Safety Services. You will install, inspect, test, and maintain life safety systems for established customers on a scheduled basis, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, familiarity with life safety equipment, and the ability to read and follow regulatory requirements. Strong customer service and reliability are essential.