Firestop Technician

Kids for the Future; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (free)

Voluntary Insurance (Accident, CI, LTD

401k with company matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LSS Life Safety Services specializes in fire and smoke damper inspections, installations and repairs across the United States. The Firestop Technician role requires travel to commercial and healthcare sites to ensure compliance with NFPA Life Safety Code and related standards.

The position emphasizes inspecting firestop systems, documenting findings, and coordinating with facility managers. A strong customer-service orientation and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Travel across the U.S. for inspections and installations.
• Experience in customer service and working with the public.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good record keeping and tracking of inspections.
• Professional appearance and strong time management.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel/email).
• OSHA 10 or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Must provide own tools and be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Travel frequently

Customer service

Independent worker

Record keeping

Professional appearance

Time management

Computer basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• Location NA,Houston, TX, 77015,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type NonExempt - Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 100%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

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

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
• Experience in carpentry, commercial construction, caulking/drywalling
• Experience in firestopping methodology helpful
• Three years of firestopping experience a plus
• OSHA 10 or willing to obtain upon hire
• 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 tools
• 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.