What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backflow Prevention Technician position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
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Our team is based in Belton, TX.
We specialize in testing and repairing backflow preventers on fire lines, domestic water lines, ice machines, and irrigation systems.
This role involves ensuring the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Key responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks to identify potential issues and prepare accurate inspection reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular preventative maintenance on sprinkler fire suppression systems
- Service and inspect wet, dry, and pre-action fire suppression systems
- Install, maintain, repair, or replace fire sprinkler equipment and systems according to applicable codes and standards
- Servicing of wet-based fire sprinkler systems
- Engage with customers in a professional and mature manner
- Install or upgrade fire sprinklers in commercial and residential buildings
- Test and repair alarm systems already in place
- Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
- Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues and reporting results of work completed in a timely manner
- Protect and maintain company equipment
- Inspect and maintain the truck and related equipment, submitting repair requests as needed to ensure safe operation
- Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates loading and unloading while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer's safety instructions
- Work safely as outlined by company safety procedures, including driver safety and personal protective equipment
- Respond to emergency service calls
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace
- Able to follow direction and work independently when needed
- Perform other duties assigned by management
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience with fire sprinkler systems preferred
- Experience with commercial and residential systems
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification
- Troubleshooting skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently
- Clean driving record and reliable transportation to/from the office or job site
- Flexible scheduling requirements occasionally involving evening, weekend, and/or out-of-town assignments
- Able to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety
- Able to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work
- Able to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Able to maintain accurate records and reports
- Able to understand and follow oral and written directions
- Able to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment, and machinery
Additional Requirements:
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects
- Requires the following physical abilities to perform essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
