What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cross Trained Inspection Technician - Trainee position at Metro Safety & Fire, Inc.?
Job Description: Cross Trained Inspection Technician - Trainee
Our field service technicians perform inspections, test, and repairs on fire and life safety equipment installed in business, multi-family & institutional occupancies in the Portland/Vancouver region. Metro has a unique training program for our inspection technicians – our Cross Train Track. This is a 2-year on the job training with independent study to learn the correct inspection procedures, testing procedures, and routine repairs and will prepare the trainee to pass the online tests ICC & NICET certification in the different disciplines: fire extinguisher, fixed suppression systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems. This is a proven program to create a valuable fire/life safety professional – a technician who not only knows how to do the job correctly, they also know why it is important and what fire life/safety codes they are serving.
Are you looking for a career? Do you enjoy learning? Do you want to do work that makes a difference in the community? Do you want to learn a trade that makes a great living without having to take out a loan for schooling? Do you have a work ethic & pride in ownership? Metro may be a good fit for your future.
Minimum Qualifications to be eligible for our program:
- High School graduate (or equivalent), clean driving record, pass our background check, good reading, comprehension, and math skills.
- Must be physically fit as this job is heavy lifting, lots of walking and climbing stairs every day.
- Computer savvy as we are, digital everything.
- Customer service attitude and team spirit are a must.
- As stated above, this training program has independent-study classes required for certain national codes and standards and lots of tests (eight certifications total for this program), so strong self-management, and time management skills are needed.
What we offer to our Metro team members:
- Competitive income (50-100k annual after training).
- Health/dental programs.
- 401k with Roth option and employer match program.
- Continuing education with opportunities to advance in the fire/life safety industry, and pride of ownership.
We are an ESOP – employee owned. We are a small company, family-oriented, pet friendly, and generally enjoy working together.
This position is open for immediate hire of the right person.
Training wage is $20-24/hr the first year, $25-28/hr the second year.
About Metro Safety & Fire, Inc.:
Since 1983, Metro Safety & Fire, Inc. has served Portland, Oregon / Vancouver, Washington and the surrounding counties providing fire / life safety equipment and recurring maintenance service to the small and large businesses in these communities. Our service includes fire extinguishers, pre-engineered fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems and the ancillary equipment associated with them.
Salary : $20 - $24
