Field Technician I - Fire Suppression - Grantsville, MD
About The Position
Are you ready to kickstart your career in a hands-on, fast-paced field where your work truly matters? As a Field Technician I – Fire Suppression, you’ll play a vital role in supporting fire suppression operations across commercial, industrial, and underground facilities. From handling materials to assisting with on-site service work, you’ll gain valuable experience and develop a deep understanding of fire suppression systems, equipment, and safety protocols. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where no two days are the same, and your contribution helps protect people and property. A varied schedule—including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays—is key, making this a great fit for someone who thrives in an active, team-oriented setting. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and looking for a career with purpose and growth potential, this is the opportunity for you!
Requirements
- No experience necessary, but knowledge of plumbing on fire suppression systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, and fixed fire extinguishing systems is preferred
- Possesses a technical and mechanical aptitude
- Possesses a basic knowledge of NFPA 25 preferred
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics
- Must be willing to attend training and remain updated with regard to industry standards and requirements to include the MSHA 40-hour, Red Hat certification, underground training, state specific trainings and manufacturer certifications
Nice To Haves
- knowledge of plumbing on fire suppression systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, and fixed fire extinguishing systems is preferred
- Possesses a basic knowledge of NFPA 25 preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with and learn how to inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair fire detection and suppression systems
- Assist with and learn how to perform pipe joining practices such as threading, grooving, press fitting, bolt connections, etc.
- Install hangers following code requirements
- Properly use hand tools, power tools, threaders, etc. for applications in Fire Suppression
- Assist with troubleshooting electronic fire alarm detection and suppression equipment
- Learn to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, codes and specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Overtime available as applicable
- Advancement through tailored employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
- Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
