Water Service Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Beaverton, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for operations and production of the branch’s water service department, which include sprinkler and backflow test & inspect, service and repair.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.
• Experience with commercial and residential systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site.
• 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.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• 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.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certification, knowledge of NFPA standards and local water jurisdiction requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination and supporting the daily workflow of the department.
• Scheduling services with administrators and other department leaders.
• Verify system reports, compliance portals and deficiencies are submitted and addressed in a timely manner.
• Coordination of repairs including ordering material, necessary permits and scheduling.
• Oversee billing on all work performed by field personnel.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.
• Respond to emergency service needs of sprinkler and backflow customers.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed