Fire Alarm Apprentice

Allied Fire Protection•Pearland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a traveling Fire Alarm Apprentice position. Apprentices will be responsible for assisting foreman in the installation and service of fire alarm systems and other components associated with fire protection systems. The role requires maintaining documentation, adhering to company policies, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. A significant aspect of the role involves physical labor, including moving and carrying equipment, working in various positions, and distributing materials. Apprentices must understand and comply with Allied Fire Protection’s Safety program, including SDS book and Hazardous Communication Program. They are expected to make continuous progress in their fire protection education through provided tools and are required to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for extended periods. Per diem and lodging are provided in accordance with company policy. A valid driver's license and the ability to fly are mandatory.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred but not required; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Sprinkler Apprentices are also enrolled and making progress in the AFSA’s Apprenticeship Program
No direct fire protection experience required
Experience in electrical or fire alarm installation preferred.
Excellent written and verbal skills
Action-Oriented/Takes Initiative
Integrity/Honesty
Decision Quality/Decisiveness
Communication/Transparency
Employee Engagement
The employee will frequently be required lift loads up to 75-pounds and occasionally lift or assist with lifting loads/weight in excess of 75-pounds
Use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Reach with hands and arms
Talk or hear
The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch, or crawl.
Frequent use of ladders or scaffolds with likely use of personal fall arrest systems is required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Valid driver's license and ability to fly are required

Responsibilities

Assisting foreman in the installation of fire alarm systems
Service of fire alarm systems and other components associated fire protection systems
Properly maintaining documentation of work performed
Compliance of company policies and procedures
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Moving and/or carrying equipment and tools, weighing up to 75 lbs
Ability to perform assigned work in unusual and occasionally difficult positions; i.e. lift equipment, ladders, scaffolding
Distribute the material and accessories from the truck to the designated material lay down area
Maintain and organize lay down areas
Clean-up job site
Clean-up tools
Understand Allied Fire Protection’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous Communication Program, policies and procedures. Helpers must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Sprinkler apprentices are expected to continually make progress in their fire protection education with tools provided by Allied Fire Protection
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to travel frequently within the U.S. (up to 80%), often for several weeks at a time, based on project and client needs