Fire Life Safety Technician PE

Summit Fire Protection; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fire protection company as a Fire Life Safety Technician, where you will perform inspections and service a variety of fire protection equipment. This role offers an opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with customers while ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to saving lives and property through exceptional service. With extensive training and career advancement opportunities, this position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to grow in the fire protection industry. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Fire Life Safety industry, especially in extinguisher maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and service fire protection equipment.
• Develop long-term customer relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State certification

Job description

The purpose of the Fire Life Safety Technician Pre Engineered Technician is to provide inspections and service on a variety of fire protection equipment including portable fire extinguishers and emergency lighting with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Perform inspections
• Service customers and provide preventative maintenance.
• Installation of fire protection equipment specific to meet fire marshal codes as well to meet business standards
• Sales on a variety of fire protection equipment including wet chemical restaurant systems, portable fire extinguishers, emergency lighting.
• Seek out additional sales and service opportunities within existing customer locations and advise the customer of compliance needs.
• Develop long term relationships with customers and maintain customer retention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• State or any required certification, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience specifically within Fire Extinguisher Maintenance.
• 2 years of professional computer skills.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasionally be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >50lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

About Us

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire Protection may be right for you!

Summit Fire Protection, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire Protection is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 25 locations in more than 8 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire Protection supports trade skills and workforce development. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire Protection supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Summit Fire Protection offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

PIPE

• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1178
• Job Category Field / Technician / Fitter
• Posting Date 04/15/2025, 03:53 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 37881 Peters Dr, Paw Paw, MI, 49079, US (On-site)