Fire Sprinkler Tech

ABOUT US

United Fire is a family-owned business serving the Portland community for 52 years. We offer many opportunities to grow and advance your career!

Employees at United Fire enjoy many perks and benefits!

• Enjoy a healthy life / work balance with our generous all-purpose Paid Time Off (PTO) plan for up to 5 weeks per year!
• The company will match 100% of the first 3% of the employee’s 401k contributions plus 50% of contributions from 4% to 5%.
• No regular After-Hours/On-Call responsibilities. Mon-Fri schedule weekends and Holidays off.
• Enjoy 2 days additional paid time off to volunteer for a community charity.

THE POSITION

United Fire is looking for a full-time, professional, dedicated Fire Sprinkler Technician to join our amazing team. This position will be responsible for installing, inspecting, servicing and repairing fire sprinkler systems. This may also include suppression systems as well as backflow devices. More specifically, this person will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Test and Inspect Fire Sprinkler Systems in accordance with acceptable standards to include the items listed below.
• Survey and prepare customer site for testing of fire sprinkler system notifying alarm monitoring company.
• Perform visual inspection of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems from the ground level checking the necessary components from ground level.
• Perform inspection of wet, dry and specialty systems.
• Perform testing of the fire sprinkler system’s components as necessary per standards and codes.

THE CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of previous experience as a Fire Sprinkler Technician, City of Portland Certificate of Fitness with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. This candidate will also have the following attributes, qualities, and beliefs:

• Working knowledge of current codes and standards of fire sprinkler systems.
• Committed to delivering the highest level of customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Believe in the value, and take action, in completing all elements of the project in the safest and most efficient way possible.
• Exercise strong, active listening skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical situations and their solutions to United Fire customers., as well as team members.
• Great attention to detail with accuracy in documentation recording.
• Dedication to continued growth and development, customer service, and the United Fire mission.
• NICET II certification is preferred but not required.
• Able to carry and move tools and equipment up to 50-70 lbs.
• Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions – climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 40 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

United Fire complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please message us through the portal with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• NICET cert (Preferred)