CertaSite, LLC
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a fire alarm & suppression apprentice who has a passion for the customer and life safety. The perfect candidate embraces our cultural values and has a mechanical aptitude. This is a great opportunity to learn the trade and start in the fire protection industry. This includes how to successfully perform inspections, installations, testing, service and repairs of fire alarm systems and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems. This ensures we maintain compliance with applicable life-safety and fire-safety requirements as mandated by standards and codes, manufacturers requirements, federal, state and local ordinances, customer requirements, and the expectations and requirements of the company. This is a fast-paced and demanding role with high visibility within the company.
COMPANY PERKS
Hourly rate starting at $20; compensation is based on experience and certifications
Level up training program which includes bonus when you become a billable technician
Education & Certification reimbursement program
Referral bonuses starting at $1,000 per referral
Comprehensive medical plan options, including dental and vision
401K plan with company match
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
Management opportunities
Opportunities for overtime with incentives
Company giveaways
Opportunities for community service and charity involvement
Work at a mission-driven company, focused on people
Continued growth and expansion into new markets and products and services
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Perform installation, inspection and testing of all @types of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems at the required frequencies in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained in the applicable NFPA codes and standards
Perform programming, testing, final inspections, as-built drawings and customer training for installations. Troubleshoot and perform service and repair of fire alarm and engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems
Record and document all inspections, repairs, discrepancies, and recommendations
Maintain a good positive relationship with the customer and pass on information to the appropriate personnel for follow up, quotes, questions, or concerns
Maintain vehicle in clean and orderly fashion. Keep vehicle stocked with parts, equipment, and supplies, necessary to perform the job
Maintain equipment and tools necessary to safely perform job
Evaluate customer site for additional equipment and services that customer may require
Work in compliance with the Company's safety program
Perform on-site and/or off-site (phone) emergency troubleshooting of fire alarm and suppression systems
Discuss deficiencies noted with customer, explaining the problem and its resolution
There may be situations which require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. For some locations, these demands will be more frequent or required than others.
Must be comfortable with heights, working on ladders or lifts, or in confined spaces
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess the ability to calculate basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages
Must possess the knowledge and ability to understand and operate basic computer functions, operating systems and software applications such as Windows, Word, Apple IOS, Android and Outlook. In addition, required to learn and use industry specific devices and software
Must currently have a valid U.S. driver's license
Experience with electrical wiring and circuitry is beneficial but this is an entry level rol
