Temp Service Tech - Rental & Turnaround

Vallen USA; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Vallen USA is seeking a VSS Temp Technician I to install, inspect, test, and maintain Life Safety Systems for established customers. You will handle on-site service calls, perform system testing, and coordinate with customers to ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing accurate worksheets, documenting work, and adhering to NFPA, OSHA, and state regulations while supporting warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
• Experience with life safety systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and inspect Life Safety Systems and perform service calls.
• Test and inspect systems to prescribed standards; on-site troubleshooting.
• Prepare Technician Worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Provide customer service for installation/ITM of Life Safety Systems.
• Follow regulatory standards (State, OSHA, NFPA).
• Assist in shipping/receiving and distribute items to personnel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

Position Summary

Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a VSS Temp Technician I focused on Life Safety Services in the Vallen Safety Services Group. In this position, you will install and/or inspect, test, and maintain (ITM) life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
• Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer's Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of installation and/or ITM of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.

Job Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
• Minimum 1-year related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Specific -- RELEVENT experience
• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and also out in the field.
• Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
• Bending, climbing and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity