Fire Safety Technician

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to coordinate general fire safety system testing and inspections, implement recommended system enhancements, and oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all fire and life safety equipment located within the Lakeland Support facilities. This position also provides general education and training on fire prevention, and emergency evacuation procedures for Security Officers, Support facility managers, staff, and associates.

Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• 6 months in fire systems maintenance, or basic knowledge of fire equipment
• Be at least 20 years old with a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Basic knowledge of fire codes to recognize fire and safety violations and provide corrective action
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance best practices to perform repairs, using the correct tools and parts and to understand proper maintenance procedures and techniques for the repair of fire and life safety equipment
• Basic knowledge of tool usage to perform repairs on fire sprinkler equipment, using tools, such as pipe wrenches, portable drills, etc.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion when working
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance
• Ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful work situations and time pressures
• Ability to manage time so that the priority of the activities determines the timing and amount of attention they receive
• Ability to understand and apply new information, procedures, or principles to perform job duties
• Ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information in documents or on the computer, such as prices, quantity, weights, lists or data
• Ability to effectively resolve problems; identify and analyze key information from multiple sources; determine the root causes and find solutions to eliminate them; proactively anticipate potential problems and implement or modify systems to prevent their occurrence
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive, and productive working relationships with associates, managers, customers, and vendors
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Analyze and interpret architectural plans, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to work and focus in environmental conditions that could range from -20 to 120 degrees
• Basic skills with Microsoft Word and Access
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and on call 24/7 as business needs require

Nice To Haves

• National Institute of Fire and Safety Training, Certification: 1, or experience in a fire and or safety related field
• One year fire related experience in fire systems or maintenance
• Extinguisher certification and NFPA Online Courses as required
• Professional Licenses encouraged, but not required
• Basic skills with Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word and Access

Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective fire safety systems and procedures via on-going maintenance, testing, monitoring, and training.
• Evaluating fire system readiness and making general maintenance repairs on fire protection systems according to Publix Policy, National Fire Codes, and Florida Fire Prevention Codes.
• Conducting fire and life safety inspections and overseeing fire drills for Publix support facilities.
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of fire safety systems related to remodeling and expansion projects for Publix support facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED