Fire Suppression Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible FT

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Springfield, MO, is hiring for a field technician responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings.

Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and preparing inspection reports, while ensuring adherence to fire codes and safety procedures. The role requires flexibility for evening, weekend, and out-of-town assignments and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must have the ASSE backflow certification or at least 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety and related codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install or upgrade suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, to load/unload the truck safely
• Work in a safe manner per company safety procedures
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Skills

Backflow Certification

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Driver's License

Education

ASSE Backflow Certification

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and performing system checks in accordance with fire code, identifying code and system deficiencies, and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install or upgrade suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues
• Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Must have the ASSE backflow certification or at least 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

More About Us:

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they’re how we treat our customers and each other.

We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.