Fire Protection Apprentice: Alarm & Suppression Install

Certasitepro; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Billable bonus

Referral bonuses

Medical plan

401K match

Paid time off

Overtime incentives

Company giveaways

Community involvement

Mission-driven

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CertaSite is seeking a hardworking apprentice to support installation, inspection, and testing of fire alarm and suppression systems. You will learn to perform programming, testing, final inspections, and customer training for installations while troubleshooting and servicing systems.

The position emphasizes safety, on-site responsibilities, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; strong mechanical aptitude and a customer-first mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook.
• Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Experience with electrical wiring and circuitry is beneficial but this is an entry level role.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection and testing of all types of fire alarm and suppressed systems in accordance with NFPA codes.
• Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as-built drawings and customer training for installations; troubleshoot and service systems.
• Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers and coordinate follow-up with appropriate personnel.

Skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Electrical wiring

Job description

CertaSite is seeking a hardworking apprentice to support installation, inspection, and testing of fire alarm and suppression systems. You will learn to perform programming, testing, final inspections, and customer training for installations while troubleshooting and servicing systems.

The position emphasizes safety, on-site responsibilities, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; strong mechanical aptitude and a customer-first mindset are valued.