Lead Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Sarasota, FL

83d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Lead technicians are responsible for monitoring general assigned activities of a team in the field to include installation, testing, trouble-shooting and subsequent repairs of fire sprinklers/life safety systems and related components.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years of experience with fire sprinkler systems
• NICET certification preferred (requires prior experience or training)
• Knowledge of NFPA standards a plus (including 70 and 72)
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity and manage teams or groups of individuals on projects
• Troubleshooting skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
• Must be flexible with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles, practices, codes and regulations related to the work
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy
• Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs
• Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on sprinkler fire suppression systems
• Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action fire suppression systems
• Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire sprinkler equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Servicing of wet based fire sprinkler systems
• Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner
• Install or upgrade fire sprinklers in commercial and residential buildings
• Test and repair alarm systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues and report results of work completed in an accurate, timely manner
• Protect and maintain company equipment
• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer's safety instructions for that equipment
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment
• Respond to emergency service calls
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Ability to follow direction and work independently when needed
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees