Description

Summary

We are looking for employee’s that offer a positive attitude to support our culture, an innovative thinker to help better our processes, and a professional that will interact with customers in a positive manner. As a Fire Protection Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting and servicing sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and special hazard suppression systems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs testing, inspections and repairs to the various types of fire protection systems and equipment 
• Identify deficiencies and/or discrepancies with NFPA standards, and report to service manager
• Manage legible and accurate records of services performed and corrective actions recommended
• Gain knowledge of, abide by and promote company and customers safety policies 
• Be capable of working with piping systems, equipment and materials used in the fire protection industry 
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude when working around or directly with the public and/or customers
• Promote company services to customers
• Other duties as assigned*

* Note, the above list is intended to describe the general requirements expected to be performed by the fire service technician. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Competencies

• Care and Use of Equipment - The extent to which the employee is able to perform all maintenance and operations checks of job related equipment.
• Time Management – uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements customers. Acts with company and customers interest in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationship with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Work Quality - Work quality refers to the effort that consistently achieves desired outcomes with a minimum of avoidable errors and problems.
• Communication ­- refers to the ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarify and good effect. It means to understand clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. It means judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.

Education and Experiences

Starting hourly rate based off education and experience.

• Preferred Education and Experience – High School diploma, completion of or enrollment in a recognized apprenticeship program, OSHA 30 or 10, and possession of or willingness to obtain the following certifications; sprinkler/standpipe systems, backflow, fire alarm and portable fire extinguishers.
• Preferred Experience – 3 years in commercial construction.
• Working knowledge and/or willingness to learn the use of computers, tablets, and smart phones. Basic skills in Microsoft products is helpful.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Performing the essential functions of this job will require, but are not limited to, the ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction in adverse weather conditions. Work may be performed in ditches and elevated work platforms. Vision abilities required to perform this job included close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to wear approved eye protection. The person must have the ability to hear bells, alarms, whistles etc. Performing this job requires the use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools and/or controls. You will be required to sit, walk, talk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. This employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and without assistance.

Candidates for this position must possess a valid driver license and reliable means of transportation. A 40-hour work week is standard and overtime, when needed, is expected. With prior notification, applicants must be willing to work flexible hours that may include nights and weekends. Unless previous arrangements have been made with management. 

Benefits

Gutridge offers a competitive benefit package, including, but not limited to, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, matching 401(K), and paid vacation. 

Gutridge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status imposed by applicable law.