What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection - Service Technician position at KE Gutridge LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
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
Education and Experiences
Starting hourly rate based off education and experience.
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.
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