Temp Service Tech - Rental & Turnaround

Vallen Distribution, Inc; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Vallen Distribution, Inc. seeks a VSS Temp Technician I to install, inspect, test, and maintain life safety systems for established customers on a scheduled basis in Sulphur, LA. You will perform service calls, on-site troubleshooting, and complete accurate reports.

The role requires basic certifications, a valid driver license, and the ability to work indoors or in outdoor environments. Compliance with safety standards and continuous education are expected.

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field.
• Minimum 1-year related experience.
• Experience in installation and/or maintenance of life safety systems and equipment.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install Life Safety Systems and perform service calls.
• Test and inspect systems to prescribed standards.
• Troubleshoot issues on-site and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare Technician worksheets and reports.
• Assist in shipping/receiving and order fulfillment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools

Driver's license

English literacy

Education

High School or GED

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Additional Locations

SULPHUR , Louisiana , United States

Bonus Eligibility

Ineligible

Eligible: Yes. Overtime must be approved by your Manager

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children & Family Coverage
• 401K with discretionary company match of $.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short Term & 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 & Sick Days) -
  80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued each month and pro-rated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• 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