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Piper Fire Protection is seeking an Extinguisher/Pre-Engineered Technician
Piper has been family owned and operated in the Tampa Bay area since 1986. Over the last 30 years, our success has been defined by our ability to attract, hire, and retain experienced professionals. We are seeking talented individuals who desire career growth within the fire protection industry. Coming aboard will not only offer valuable work experience, but also the opportunity to grow through education in a trade that will offer a lifetime career.
Currently, we have an open position for an experienced Extinguisher/Pre-Engineered Technician. Reporting to the Suppression Division Manager, the technician will provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting and preventative maintenance services performed on Fire Extinguishers and Pre-Engineered Fire Systems.
Work Environment/Job Conditions
This role routinely requires the ability to life 75 lbs. above your head, standing for long hours, repetitive pulling and pushing more than 35 lbs. This position may also work in temperatures that could exceed 100 degrees. This role also requires the ability to work in heights of 40 feet from the floor.
What Piper Expects of You:
Job Skills & Duties
- Installation, service and Inspection of Fire Suppression and Pre Engineered Systems
- Able to work unsupervised and highly self motivated and detail oriented
- Must be able to proficiently work with hand tools
- Communicate with customers and project managers on the progress of the installation
- Document time worked and all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Become proficient at and be able to train other junior inspectors to follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule based upon State and Local fire codes.
- Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and new technologies
- The ability to operate a company vehicle
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
- Working knowledge of building and fire codes
- Knowledge of Fire Suppression systems is a plus
What You Can Expect From Piper:
Benefits
- Provide eligible employees with health and dental benefits
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid long term disability
- 401K with company match
- PTO time
- Paid holidays
Our Mission:
Piper believes in creating a harmonious working relationship between all employees. We strive to provide an exciting, challenging, and rewarding workplace providing valuable experience, training and competitive compensation to all of our employees according to their effort and contribution to the success of our business.
Only applicants that possess the minimum qualifications will be considered. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Piper Fire Protection, Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.