What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Suppression Technician position at Piper Fire Protection, Inc, A Fortis Fire & Safety...?
Company Overview:
At Piper Fire Protection, a Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.
Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.
If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today!
Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Company Paid Holidays
- Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Company paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
**This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process**
Job Summary:
Piper Fire Protection’s Clearwater, FL branch is seeking an experienced Fire Suppression Technician to join our team. This role involves installation, service, and inspection of fire suppression systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation, Service, and Inspections of Fire Suppression systems.
- Completion of all necessary paperwork associated with service and inspections.
- Communicate with customers before and after each service call to explain work performed.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned jobs.
- Maintain daily communication with the Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator regarding inspection or project delays, requirements, and job status.
- Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Mentor technicians on tools and technology when needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiarity with fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and local building codes.
- Proficiency with computers and smart devices, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, and Google Android.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Route experience and a sales background are a strong plus.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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