What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Systems Technician - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park!
Put your problem-solving skills to work. Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades.
We’re hiring a Fire Sprinkler Systems Technician to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone!
Job Summary:
The Fire Sprinkler Systems Technician is a full-time, year-round position and is based out of the Fire Systems Cache in Gardiner, MT. This position is responsible for performing sprinkler systems maintenance, repair and testing throughout Yellowstone National Park. If you have a passion for nature and want to be a part of a great Engineering Team, this may be a great opportunity for you!
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $35.00/hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone
- Company housing is not provided for this position.Employee will need to secure housing in the surrounding community (Gardiner, Emigrant, Livingston, MT)
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
- Health, life and other insurance benefits
- Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
- Discounts in and around Yellowstone
- Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
- Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
- World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
- Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world
Responsibilities
- Perform National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Park Service (NPS) - required inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems in Xanterra-operated buildings
- Review contractor-provided designs for new sprinkler system installations to ensure NFPA standards and completed installation meets all code and contractual requirements
- Oversee contracted sprinkler system repair and maintenance work to ensure code, NPS and Xanterra requirements/standards and contractual requirements are satisfied
- Coordinate fire system maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing activities with Location Maintenance/Operations staff and the National Park Service
- Train seasonal Fire System Crew staff in proper sprinkler system repair, maintenance, inspection and testing procedures, and practices
- Remain available and reachable outside of normal working hours as the “On-Call Fire Systems Technician”
- Train Location Maintenance staff in basic sprinkler system principles, inspection, and troubleshooting
Qualifications
- Must possess A National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Protection Technician Certification (Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems - Level II or higher) or equivalent factory training
- Must have the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Must have experience in the installation and maintenance of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems
- Must have the ability to perform basic hydraulic sprinkler system calculations
- Must possess knowledge of National Fire Protection Association codes applicable to the inspection, testing, maintenance, and performance standards of fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, and portable fire extinguishers
- Must possess knowledge of and experience using the materials and equipment common to the trade
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot and identify sprinkler system deficiencies, and then determine proper corrective action
- Must possess basic personal computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel). Must have the ability to input basic information into existing word and spreadsheet computer documents
Physical Requirements include:
- May be required to use respiratory protection
- Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 70 pounds
- Must possess the physical stamina to withstand heavy, labor-related work in an outside environment, including standing, bending, kneeling and crawling for extended period of time when required
- Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions
- Must be at least 21 years old, possess a current, valid, driver’s license and a safe driving record. This position will also be subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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