Sprinkler Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Austin, TX

115d

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience with fire sprinkler systems preferred
• Experience with commercial and residential systems
• Troubleshooting skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
• Flexibility with scheduling requirements that occasionally will require evening, weekend and/or out-of-town assignments
• Knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety
• Knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work
• Ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy
• Ability to act in a lead capacity
• Ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• 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

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees