Service Tech I - LSS

Vallen • Lufkin, TX

7d

About The Position

Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused on Life Safety Services in the Vallen Safety Services Group. In this position, you will install and/or inspect, test, and maintain (ITM) life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
• Minimum 1-year related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Specific -- RELEVENT experience
• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
• Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer's Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of installation and/or ITM of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees