What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Specialist position at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety?
About the Role
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join our team in Olivette, MO. As a Fire Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire suppression systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install or upgrade suppression systems in commercial and residential buildings
- Test and repair systems already in place
- Perform inspections to ensure suppression systems are installed according to code
- Complete detailed inspection reports documenting any issues
- Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Protect and maintain company equipment
- Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation
- Operate warehouse equipment safely
- Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment
- Respond to emergency service calls
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace
- Perform other duties assigned by management
Requirements
- No experience required
- 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
- Flexibility with scheduling requirements that occasionally may require 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
