What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Suppression Installation Technician position at Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection?
Who We Are
Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection is a leader in the commercial fire protection industry and has grown into a regional life safety partner of choice over 90 years of operation! Our team of more than 200 plus associates works daily knowing that they are part of something bigger, working to protect the people and property of our customers. Our employment opportunities are not just jobs but an avenue to make a difference in our communities.
If you are passionate about making a daily impact, Kistler O’Brien is the right place for you! Even with little or no experience, you can succeed and prosper with our organization’s robust training program that can help you earn industry certifications, on-the-job education, and career-advancing knowledge. As a member of the KOB family, you can grow into a successful career in the fire protection business.
Our organization is growing and seeking great individuals to help provide exemplary service to our customers across the tri-state area. With regional offices in Bethlehem, Reading, and Paoli, Pennsylvania, we have employment opportunities that are local to you and ready to be filled immediately. Start a new career path today with a family-oriented, growing company, and help us advance life safety in the workplace!
Position Summary:
Responsible for laying out, assembling and installing fire protection equipment to include pre-Engineered kitchen systems, spray booths and off-road systems per NFPA and manufacturer guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cut, thread and groove pipe
- Install conduit and run stainless steel cable
- Install, program and test fire suppression panels
- Lay out system installations per manufacture’s guidelines
- Read, research and identify project needs prior to job start
- Read and interpret vendors manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform required installations
- Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing installations
- Complete and accurately record required information onto field reports
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty installations
- Responsible for maintaining all documentation and reports associated with daily work
- Evaluate customer sites for additional equipment and services that customer may require or that Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection may provide
- Maintain company vehicles and appropriate inventory levels for jobs
- Work in compliance with the company’s safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times
- Other duties as assigned or needed
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of hand tools, including electric and battery powered equipment.
- Comfortable with heights and working on ladders or lifts.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to read and comprehend appropriate NFPA codes.
- Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and overtime.
Education and/or Experience:
- Preferred High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Willingness and Ability to Pass:
- Must have a Valid Driver License with limited violations.
We are Seeking to Retain Our Employees by Offering a Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K Matched Retirement Savings
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- On-the-job Training and Company-assisted Professional Certifications
- Company Provided Cell Phone and Tablet
- Port-to-port Pay
- Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
- Company Provided Uniforms
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
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