Fire Alarm Apprentice: Start Your Life-Safety Career

Impact Fire Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Career advancement

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Shared ownership

Training reimbursement

Apprenticeships

Licensing training

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, a nationwide fire protection company established in 2009, is seeking an entry-level trainee to learn the mechanics of fire extinguishers. You will assist with inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance under direct supervision and support systems diagnosis and troubleshooting during visits.

Responsibilities include installations under guidance and daily direction from a Fire Extinguisher Technician, while pursuing relevant licensing.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or similar field with demonstrated mechanical skills or related training is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal work instructions/directions.
• Capable of working independently and completing duties and projects with moderate supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while under pressure to meet expected time frames.
• Demonstrate the initiative to learn skills of the trade.
• Ability to read labels, signage and directions along with basic math computation skills.
• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation.
• Strong organization skills, positive attitude, and ability to quickly learn.
• Ability to adhere to, implement, and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.
• Ability to obtain and retain any licenses that are required by National, State and Local codes, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance of fire extinguishers.
• Support diagnosis and evaluation of systems requiring servicing.
• Troubleshoot issues during inspections under supervision.
• May install and test fire extinguishers under guidance of a Fire Extinguisher Technician.
• Receive day-to-day guidance from a Fire Extinguisher Technician.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Following instructions

Independent work

Teamwork under pressure

Willingness to learn

Reading labels & math

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Licensing ability

Job description

Impact Fire Services, a nationwide fire protection company established in 2009, is seeking an entry-level trainee to learn the mechanics of fire extinguishers. You will assist with inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance under direct supervision and support systems diagnosis and troubleshooting during visits.

Responsibilities include installations under guidance and daily direction from a Fire Extinguisher Technician, while pursuing relevant licensing.