Fire Alarm & Suppression Apprentice

CertaSite; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate starting at $20

Level-up training program

Education & certification reimbursement

Referral bonuses starting at $1,000

Comprehensive medical plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for overtime with incentives

Community service and charity involvement

Job summary

A growing fire protection company in Kent, Ohio, is seeking a Fire Alarm & Suppression Apprentice to perform installations, inspections, and repairs of fire alarm systems. Candidates should have basic math skills, a valid U.S. driver's license, and a passion for safety and customer service. This role offers training programs, competitive hourly rates starting at $20, and opportunities for career advancement within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic computer functions and software applications.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, and testing of fire alarm systems.
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary for safe job performance.
• Evaluate customer sites for additional equipment and services.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer functions

Electrical wiring knowledge

Job description

Fire Alarm & Suppression Apprentice

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Role Overview

We are looking for a fire alarm & suppression apprentice who has a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate embraces our cultural values and has a mechanical aptitude. This is a great opportunity to learn the trade and start in the fire protection industry. You will perform inspections, installations, testing, service, and repairs of fire alarm systems and engineered and pre‑engineered suppression systems, ensuring compliance with applicable life‑safety and fire‑safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers’ requirements, federal, state, and local ordinances, and customer expectations.

Company Perks

• Hourly rate starting at $20; compensation is based on experience and certifications
• Level‑up training program, including a bonus when you become a billable technician
• Education & certification reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
• Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
• 401(k) 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
• Work at a mission‑driven company focused on people
• Continued growth and expansion into new markets, products, and services

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform installation, inspection, and testing of all types of fire alarm and engineered and pre‑engineered suppression systems at the required frequencies in accordance with NFPA codes and standards.
• Program, test, perform final inspections, produce as‑built drawings, and provide customer training for installations. Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of systems.
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers and pass on information to appropriate personnel for follow‑up, quotes, questions, or concerns.
• Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the job.
• Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform the job.
• Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that may be required.
• Work in compliance with the company’s safety program.
• Perform on‑site and/or off‑site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of systems.
• Discuss deficiencies noted with customers, explaining the problem and its resolution.
• Work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required, with frequency varying by location.
• Be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic computer functions, operating systems, and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple iOS, Android, and Outlook, and industry‑specific devices and software.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience with electrical wiring and circuitry is beneficial but not required (entry‑level role).

Who are we?

CertaSite is a fast‑growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. We leverage our expertise to give people peace of mind, confidence, and more time to pursue their core businesses. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest. As we grow into new markets, we are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it. If you are looking to be challenged every day, to make a meaningful impact, and to grow with a mission‑ and people‑driven company focused on the customer, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Our Mission: To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.

Our Vision: To be the most dependable and simplified life‑safety solution on the planet.

Our Values:

• Passionate – relentlessly pursuit to be great, not just good enough, and we have fun doing it.
• Impactful – our work makes a real difference in the world. We literally save lives, but that’s just the beginning.
• Innovative – we believe there is always a better way. We don’t stop until we find it.
• Genuine – we do what we say, and we mean it. We are authentic and dependable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Overtime may be required, and the number of hours may vary based on work location. You may be exposed to various work environments, from hot to cold temperatures, and to dust. Occasionally you may be asked to travel overnight to a customer location. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, frequently lift and carry toolboxes, equipment, parts, tools, equipment, cabling, and/or wiring. You will frequently climb ladders and check, pull wire, etc. You will walk, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and raise hands overhead. Driving is required and the amount of driving may vary. You must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.