Fire Sprinkler Service Technician Level I
CertaSite
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months technical experience in fire protection.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required.
- Must calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections and tests on fire sprinkler systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair fire sprinkler systems.
- Document all inspections and repairs.
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Job description
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We are looking for a fire sprinkler service Level I life safety technician to perform inspection, testing, service and repairs of fire sprinkler systems and related components. This includes confirming compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers' requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast-paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.
- Perform inspection and testing of all types of fire sprinkler systems at the required frequencies in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained in NFPA 25
- Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire sprinkler systems such as fire pumps and related components
- Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations either electronically or manually
- Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
- Maintain vehicle in 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 job
- Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require
- Work in compliance with the Company's safety program
- Perform on-site and/or off-site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of sprinkler systems
- Test backflow prevention devices as required by NFPA 25 and state and local codes
- Separate certification requirements may be necessary based upon the jurisdiction
- Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution
- There may be situations which require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. For some locations, these demands will be more frequent or required than others. Discuss this with your manager
- Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces
- A minimum of 6 months of technical experience with aspects of plan preparation for water-based fire protection systems, including preparation and compiling of CAD drawings, including layout of sprinklers, and assisting in field surveys.
- 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. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software
- Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license
- 1 – 2 years of experience with water-based fire protection systems
- NICET I Certification in water-based systems
- State license in the relevant state in which you’re applying
Overtime may be required, and the number of hours may vary based on work location. May be exposed to all kinds of work environments. Varying work environments from hot to cold temperatures and exposure to dust. Occasionally asked to travel overnight to a customer location. Must be able to successfully lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequent lifting and carrying of toolboxes, equipment, parts, tools, equipment, cabling, and/or wiring. Frequent ladder climbing and checking, pulling wire, etc. Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, and raising hands overhead. Driving is required and the amount of time driving may vary. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this position in accordance with safety standards
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
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.
CertaSite is a fast-growing fire protection and life safety company. Fire and life safety is our passion. It’s all we think about. Since 2018, we have grown from four to 18 markets while serving more than 30,000 customers throughout the Midwest. We are building a team that loves what they do and has fun doing it.
To provide a meaningful impact to as many lives as possible.
To be the most dependable and simplified life safety solution on the planet.
- Passionate – We are on a relentless 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.
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