Fire Suppression/ Standard Products Technician

About the position

Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. Encore's mission is to save lives and protect property through the servicing and installation of innovative fire suppression, fire sprinkler and fire alarm solutions. We are dedicated to providing sole source, customer centric fire protection with a time-tested model that combines technical experience, committed customer service, and a straightforward approach to operations and communication. As part of Encore's mission to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen, we have joined forces with Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection, headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. This partnership not only allows us to expand our footprint and find top talent in the Northeast Pennsylvania areas, it also allows us to work with industry leaders who strive for the same level of excellence as we do. Encore's continued success and growth has created a need for a Suppression/Standard Products Service Technician working out of our Reading, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance inspections and servicing using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Perform functional and operational tests on equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace fire extinguishers and emergency lights.
• Provide on-site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems.
• Replace defective sections of hoses.
• Complete and accurately record required information onto system inspection and field reports.
• Document deficiencies at the customer level and notify appropriate persons responsible for non-conformance issues.
• Evaluate customer's site for additional equipment and services that customers may require.
• Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs.
• Work in compliance with the Company's safety program.
• Capability to identify or willingness to learn and understand fire (NFPA) Codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required. Industry experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation with willingness to travel within the state of Maryland.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of complex blueprints and solid written and verbal skills.
• Familiarity with the national fire codes.
• Thorough knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and the necessary tools.
• Ability to work in a wide variety of conditions, including heights up to 30 feet or more and also be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in lift operations and OSHA guidelines.
• NAFED certification a plus.

Benefits

• Hourly pay in line with experience along with performance incentive plan.
• Regular performance reviews in the way of real-time coaching from your licensed mentor and in-office reviews with your PM and/or divisional VP.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.
• Participation in Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual company training and events.
• Opportunity to be an integral part of the best fire protection team in the Northeast.