About Us : Approved Fire Protection Co. is New Jersey's oldest family-owned, full-service fire protection and safety equipment company. Our services include fire extinguishers, alarm systems, suppression systems, SCBA, gas detection, carbon dioxide, oxygen, sprinkler systems, and so much more. Approved Fire Protection’s mission is to supply life safety products and service to the industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, and municipal companies in New Jersey and near surrounding areas.

Job Summary: Approved Fire Protection is looking for a full- time experienced Service Technician for Fire Sprinkler Systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who can handle working on all types of piping networks including sprinklers and suppression systems. Knowledgeable with various fire suppression systems such as dry, wet, pre-action & deluge systems, fire pumps, jockey pumps, standpipes, hose stations, fire hydrants and backflow preventers. Candidate should be mechanically inclined and possess the ability to diagnose and repair any reported problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform installations, repairs, testing and inspections of wet/dry/pre-action sprinkler systems.
• Follow Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to lift, carry and move pipes, valves and other equipment that can weight approximately 20 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to show up to work and appointments in a timely manner.
• Must be able to use ladders and use lifts.
• Repair Sprinkler Systems: Groove pipe, thread pipe, replace valves, heads.
• Generate correctly and legibly inspection certificates and related paperwork.
• General Knowledge of NFPA 25 and NFPA 13.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades.
• Must be able to participate in emergency call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the fire protection industry; primarily sprinkler & suppression
• Ability to inspect, install and service all types of fire sprinkler systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be proactive in communicating and working with other departments.
• Current possession of (or will obtain) a NICET certification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and random drug tests.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Field experience with at least 2-4 years hands on experience in Sprinkler Inspection/Repair
• Current possession of (or will obtain) a DOT HAZMAT endorsed driver’s license.
• Current possession of (or will obtain) a NICET level I or II certification.
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Must be willing to travel throughout NJ as required to project field locations.
• Language: English

Benefits:

• Medical
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company contribution
• Aflac
• Life Insurance
• Long term disability
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Summer Hours Program
• Profit Sharing
• Mileage Reimbursement
• PTO