Fire Protection - Service Layout Technician

S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.•Barberton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power. With 16 locations and over 1,450 employees, including 850 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type. This role provides excellent service to customers by assisting the Senior Service Designer, service design staff, and Service Manager. The technician works within NFPA standards to create and draft sprinkler designs and strives to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
2+ years of experience in Fire Protection design is required.
Some mechanical aptitude is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Hydratec CAD, and stock listing programs is required.
Demonstration of a positive attitude is required.
Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
Excellent organizational skills is required.
Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
Ability to prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment is required.
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Engineering background is a plus.
NICET Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
Identify the building construction type as identified in most current NFPA standards documentation.
Identify types of hazards and the appropriate protection for it.
Work within a project budget.
Coordinate work with other trades on non-complex projects.
Understand and resolve coordination problems.
Effectively design a project, including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
Select all required materials for installation.
Operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
Coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project).
Conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
Correctly project hours, installation, field survey results, etc. for a project.
Meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
Develop a complete material submittal that meets industry standards.
Correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
Identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
Troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
Order all materials necessary to complete a project.
Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
Have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
Take on the role as project leader, and direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately.
As project leader, provide regular, complete, and professional status reports to the Service Manager.
Work with other departments to service customers.
Work to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
Operate at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.