Firestop Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (free)

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LSS Life Safety Services seeks a traveling Firestop Technician to inspect, install and repair firestop materials across commercial and healthcare facilities in the United States. You will ensure compliance with NFPA standards and document outcomes for customers.

The role requires carpentry/construction experience, ability to travel 100%, OSHA-10 (or willingness to obtain), and strong communication with clients. Tools and a professional approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Travel across the U.S. for assignments.
• Inspect, install and repair firestop per NFPA codes.
• Provide documentation for code compliance.
• Maintain professional communication with customers.
• Attend job training sessions.
• Experience in carpentry or construction is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or willingness to obtain.
• Must provide own tools and be able to travel.
• Read life-safety drawings.
• Customer service experience a must.

Responsibilities

• Inspect firewalls per NFPA code and ensure compliance.
• Install and repair firestop materials as required.
• Provide accurate documentation for clients’ code compliance.
• Maintain professional communication with customers.
• Attend training sessions and stay updated on standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel readiness

Carpentry experience

Customer service

Life safety drawings

Self-motivated

Punctuality

Documentation

Communication

Quality workmanship

MS Word & Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• Location 80 Washington St,Louisville, KY, 40203,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.