Fire Service Helper
About The Position
The Fire Service Helper is an opportunity to gain experience in a skilled trade while working with experienced fire safety/life safety technicians. The role involves learning to comply with local and state requirements for testing, inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing various fire/life protection equipment and systems through on-the-job, online, and classroom experiences. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The helper assists experienced fire technicians with the goal of gaining hands-on experience and eventually working independently in a focused area of fire protection, with the potential to obtain industry-specific licenses and certifications. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and practices, including personal safety and the safety of others. The employee may be assigned other related duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Desire and ability to learn tactful skills that allow advancement to a specialized technician role.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers and team members at all levels.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize initiatives and business goals.
- Knowledge of and ability to use basic computer functions, operating systems, and software applications to complete work.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a drug and background check.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel daily.
- Ability to climb and work on a ladder and, in some cases, high-lift equipment.
- Regular ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and fully use hands; occasional ability to sit, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Assist experienced fire technicians on various jobs to gain hands-on experience and prepare to work independently in a focused area of fire protection.
- Read and learn applicable NFPA codes and standards required for licensing and certifications to perform work independently.
- Be willing to work on call at night, on weekends, and/or on holidays when needed.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and practices for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
