Fire Protection Service Tech III - LSS (Sprinklers)

vallenext; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Service Technician III focused on Life Safety Services to install, inspect, test and maintain life safety systems for established customers on a scheduled basis.

You will work with Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Gas Detection, Foam, and other Life Safety equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to OSHA/NFPA standards. Leadership or job coordination may be required when supervising other technicians.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• NICET II or greater in a fire protection related field preferred.
• Fire Alarm & Ext A experience or equivalent.
• RME-I certification beneficial.
• Mechanically inclined with good problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with hand tools and able to complete repairs promptly.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service to customers and assist HTS technicians with Vallen SOPs.
• Install and/or ITM life safety systems including fire extinguishers, fire alarm, gas detection, foam, and other systems.
• Coordinate jobs or lead technicians as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure all documentation is complete for invoicing and customer copies provided after servicing.

Skills

NICET II or greater

Fire Alarm Ext A

RME-I

Mechanically inclined

Proficient with hand tools

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician III focused on Life Safety Services in the Vallen Safety Services Group. In this position, you will install and/or inspect, test, and maintain (ITM) life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide quality of service to our customers. Assist assigned HTS technicians with proper training in Vallen standard operating procedures.


• 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.


• May also have job coordination responsibilities in the absence of a Technician Lead if assigned by the supervisor/manager for specific jobs or customers.


• May lead other technicians within area of expertise.


• May be responsible for interacting with the customers to coordinate job activities.


• Responsible for ensuring all documentation associated with assigned tasks is filled out accurately, completely & turned in for proper invoicing.


• Ensures all required copies provided to the customer upon servicing equipment.


• Knowledgeable of all regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.


• May be responsible for Parts & Equipment requests for specific assigned jobs.


• Maintaining accurate inventories related to job and maintenance orders.


• Always exhibit safe work practices.


• Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.


• May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.


• Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.


• May have immediate supervision over a tech service unit.

Job Qualifications:

• High School or GED


• Minimum 3 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field


• NICET II or greater


• Fire Alarm & Ext A 2-4 years' experience or


• WBS Construction 2-4 years' experience (Industry related)


• RME-I (if applicable)


• Mechanically inclined


• Advance communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills


• Specific -- RELEVENT experience
  
  
  
  • Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of Life Safety Systems and equipment is required.
  
  
  • Advance industry segment knowledge.
  
  
  • Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a Customer Acct or Project.
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  • Able to provide assistance, advise and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel.
  
  
  • Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
  
  
  • Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
  
  
  • Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.
  
  
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field.


• Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.


• Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.


• Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs.


• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.


• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.


• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.


• Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.


• Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.


• Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)