Fire Sprinkler Technician

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To lay out, assemble, install, takeover, retrofit and/or service wet and dry sprinkler systems, backflow devices, pumps, and other related equipment. Resolve and/or troubleshoot problems in a timely and efficient manner, be on-call for after-hours or weekend emergencies, and perform installation work on an as-needed basis. Duties assigned will be performed in a timely manner to meet all company standards as well as any applicable Federal, State, or Local codes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform installation, takeover, or retrofit per design • Interface sprinkler system with fire alarm system or monitoring device • Capable for troubleshooting, identifying, and repairing systems as required to meet state and local codes • Perform test(s) to verify correct function system-wide • Perform regular inspections of fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and applicable state/local codes. • Visually inspect all system components, connections, links, heads, pumps, and valves, and configuration of system installation • Interface with customers to explain work to be performed, answer their questions and address their concerns in a knowledgeable and respectful manner • Keep vehicle neat, clean and organized at all times • Perform routine inventory checks of tools, equipment, parts, devices and paperwork • Completes all required paperwork such as inspection reports, S.O.’s, timesheets, etc. thoroughly, neatly and submits completed paperwork daily. • Attends all required company meetings. • Performs other duties as assigned. Experience and Skills : • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent • Required: Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record • Required: 5+ years related experience • Preferred: Sprinkler Apprenticeship program graduate, • Preferred: Advanced Technical School Training • Preferred Certification: NICET Level 2 • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Demonstrate integrity, honesty • Mechanical skills and aptitude • Proficient in basic computer skills • Demonstrate problem-solving skills • Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Able to interact with all levels being served • Able to adapt behavior to different people and situations. Be flexible by adjusting interpersonal approaches appropriate to the manager/employee Physical Demands : • Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. • Frequently required to stand and talk or hear, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. • Must be able to climb ladders and work heights. • Occasionally lift up to one hundred (100) pounds. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • Regular and Timely Attendance • Must pass initial and random substance abuse tests