What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm and Special Hazards Technician position at International Fire Protection INC?
Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Technician
Company Overview: International Fire Protection (IFP) is a Plant City FL-based fire suppression company that has been providing solutions for all fire protection needs since 1990. Our commitment to life safety drives us to deliver the best service to our customers through quality, integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction.
Position Summary: The Special Hazards (SHAD) Technician will be responsible for performing inspections, service, repairs, and upgrades of clean agent fire suppression systems and other engineered special hazards fire suppression and detection systems. Additionally, the technician will conduct initial acceptance testing, programming, and testing of newly installed systems, as well as troubleshoot and repair Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technical Expertise:
- Read, interpret, and apply technical design requirements from fire protection codes and standards (such as NFPA 70, 72, 2001, etc.), building codes, fire codes, insurer criteria, and other technical design documents.
- Perform programming, start-up, and commissioning of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
- Conduct inspection and testing on Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems.
- Complete inspection reports and service work orders.
- Read and interpret building construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Prepare equipment lists for ordering Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems components.
- Perform accurate surveys of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards Systems in existing buildings.
- Collaboration:
- Coordinate activities with project managers to ensure efficient execution of projects.
Certifications and Licenses:
- NICET Certification in Special Hazards
- Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR
Limitations and Disclaimer:
- All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health and safety or that of other employees.
- This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform additional duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
- 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Compensation Package:
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Orlando, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $36
