Field Service Technician

Barrier Technologies LLC•Seattle, WA

22d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a combined job description for a Field Service Technician cross trained in all scopes; firestopping, doors, and dampers. The role involves inspecting and repairing fire/smoke barriers, fire-rated and smoke doors, and fire dampers according to relevant codes and standards. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, installations, and repairs, documenting findings, and communicating effectively with customers and staff. The position requires extensive travel and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

1 + year of firestop inspection, repair, and installation
Commercial drywall repair and installation
Fire caulking experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of iOS products and electronic reporting.
Experience with life safety plans and NFPA.
Demonstrate the ability to review inspection reports and approve for client distribution.
Demonstrate the ability to read, follow, and label Life Safety Plans (LSPs).
Demonstrate knowledge and use of tools and maintenance and calibration requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to follow inspection methods and procedures, recognizing and recording deficiencies.
Experience in customer service and working with the public and clients.
Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently and efficiently.
Good record keeping and tracking of facilities inspections.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be efficient with smartphones, tablets, computers, and Microsoft Office for reporting daily progress to Operations Support.
Demonstrate ability to complete on-site emergency troubleshooting.
Must be able to understand how to read Life Safety Plans (LSPs) and work through a facility self-directed.
Must have high attention to detail.
Knowledge of computer software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Self-starter, excellent listener and able to complete tasks upon deadlines and with limited supervision.
Maintain professional, timely communication with customers
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good record keeping and tracking of facilities repair work.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver license.
Must pass drug screen, criminal background check and driver’s license check.

Nice To Haves

Hilti and STI certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect and repair fire/smoke barriers per NFPA/IBC/UL requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints and life safety drawings.
Document inspection and repair results in an electronic reporting system using a tablet.
Provide accurate and detailed documentation for customers’ code compliance.
Document repairs that cannot be completed, obtain and record specifications for materials to be ordered.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing components.
Install access doors in rated assemblies.
Hang & Repair drywall.
Installation and repair of wall assemblies (Metal Framing & Repair if Gypsum and Masonry Construction).
Load and unload project materials and equipment.
Complete prep work for all applications.
Use common hand tools such as hammers, knives, chisels, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, drills, etc.
Properly maintain equipment and tools.
Follow safety & Infection control guidelines and procedures.
Ensure clean job site.
Maintain professional, timely communication with customers and staff.
Attend any required training activities.
Support other service lines as needed.
Inspect fire dampers, per NFPA 80 statutes and codes.
Successfully complete Remedi8’s training for Fire Damper Inspection as outlined in Remedi8’s TMP-001 manual, and in accordance with Remedi8’s ISO 17020:2012 certification requirements.
Inspect fire-rated and smoke doors per NFPA 80.
Successfully complete Remedi8’s training for Fire Door Inspection as outlined in Remedi8’s ISO 17020:2012 certification requirements.
Perform minor repair of fire door frames, doors, locksets, latches, closers, strike plates, miscellaneous door and frame hardware and material to bring up to code requirements.
Perform repairs in ordinance with NFPA 80, NFPA 105 and the IBC standards for fire door performance.
Fill holes in frames/doors.
Shim to correct clearances.
Clean/install closers and hardware to fix latching and closing issues.
Establish plan of action for door replacement through facilities in a time efficient manner.
Document repairs that are not able to be completed, obtain and record specifications for hardware to be ordered.
Administer proper infectious control measures per hospital requirements.