Fire Alarm Technician Apprentice

Guardian Fire Protection Services•Rockville, MD

15d

About The Position

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC., has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the local Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 45 years. Since its founding, Guardian has grown its footprint to include 17 offices in seven states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-Atlantic. Guardian is headquartered in Rockville, MD and is responsible for the design, installation, inspection, and repair services for fire protection and security systems. Guardian specializes in sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, fire alarm and monitoring services, wet & dry chemical suppression systems, clean agent and inert gas systems, special hazards systems, marine fire suppression systems, access control, burglar alarms, and video surveillance (CCTV). We have an extensive customer base performing inspection, installation, and repair services for over 50,000 customers. Our company is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, technical prowess, strong reputation, and business acquisitions. About the Opportunity Guardian Fire Protections is currently hiring Apprentice for the Fire Alarm division. This is a great opportunity to learn a growing and in demand trade. We will train you to become a licensed, certified Fire Alarm Technician. We are looking for hard working and hands-on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand and it can be a long term career that with training, certification and years of quality hard work. Compensation This is an Hourly position and the pay rate is contingent experience and background. It will be discussed during the interview process. Potential Quarterly Bonuses All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week

Requirements

A valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.
Three years of licensed driving experience is required.
Experience using a variety of hand tools.
Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.
Capable and willing to learn and study about the different alarm systems in order to pass tests and become certified.
Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.
Ability to lift up to 70lbs
Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.