Fire Alarm & Suppression Apprentice

CertaSite, LLC • Kalamazoo, MI • 1w ago

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

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