Firestop Technician

Kids for the Future; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (free)

Voluntary Insurance

401k with company matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LSS Life Safety Services is seeking a traveling Firestop Technician to inspect, install and repair firestop material in commercial and healthcare facilities across the United States. You will help facility managers meet NFPA and related safety standards, and provide documentation for code compliance.

The role requires travel, self-motivation, and strong customer-service skills. Candidates should have experience in related trades and be able to interpret life-safety drawings.

Qualifications

• Must provide own tools to perform on-site work.
• Experience in carpentry, drywall, and insulation is a plus.
• Experience with firestopping methodology is helpful.
• Ability to travel extensively across the U.S. and interpret life-safety drawings.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and install firestop materials per NFPA code.
• Inspect walls and barriers for compliance with NFPA standards.
• Provide accurate documentation for code compliance.
• Maintain professional communication with customers.
• Attend training sessions and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Drywall experience

Insulation knowledge

Firestopping knowledge

Tools

Own tools

Job description

• Location N/A,Columbus, OH, 43291,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type NonExempt - Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 100%

Description

About the Firestop Technician Role

The Firestop Technician is a traveling technician, who inspects, installs and repairs firestop material in commercial and healthcare facilities across the U.S. The individual in this role will help facility managers meet compliance standards set by the National Fire Protection Association, the International Code Council, the Joint Commission, State Fire Marshals, Insurance Risk Auditors and other regulatory agencies which require the periodic inspection of passive fire protection systems.

• Inspection of firewalls per NFPA code
• Install and repair firestop material in existing facilities per NFPA code
• Provide accurate documentation for customers code compliance
• Maintain professional and regular communication with customers
• Attend job training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in carpentry, drywall and insulation knowledge a plus
• Experience in firestopping methodology helpful
• Must provide own tools
• Must be able to travel
• Ability to interpret life safety drawings
• Experience in customer service and working with the public
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Good record keeping and tracking of facilities inspections
• Professional appearance
• Perform quality work within deadlines
• Some knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, email and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel on a rotation of ten days on and two days off
• At least 21 years of age (insurance purposes)
• Must provide own tool
• Professional appearance

Company Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (free)
• Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-Term Disability)
• 401k with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off

Summary

Company Overview

LSS Life Safety Services® specializes in the inspection, installation and repair of fire and smoke dampers, fire doors and fire barrier management services in commercial and healthcare facilities across the United States. Considered a leader in the fire safety industry, LSS Life Safety Services® is committed to providing commercial facilities with fire protection inspections of the highest quality to ensure compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) critical Life Safety Code®.

Company Core Values

LSS is one of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies in America. Some of this success is attributed to our employees, who strive to demonstrate five core values every day: Dependable, Pride & Ownership of Work, Accountable, Problem Solving and Empathy & Respect. If you share these five values, come and join our team.