Temp Service Tech - (Piping/Boilermaker/NCCER Rigger) - Now Hiring

Position Summary:

Join the Vallen team as the The primary purpose and objective for the LSS (Life Safety Services) Temp Service Tech- Projects. In this position you will design and develop Water Based, Suppression Systems, Alarm Systems and/or Fall Protection Systems Designs for industrial customers. Technical consultation for internal and external customers. Assists other designers with concept for more complicated Industrial designs. Assists with coordination/delegation of design assignments based on other designer skills and required completion dates.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
• Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer's Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of installation of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.

Job Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
• Minimum 1-year related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Specific - RELEVENT experience
• Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
• Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
• Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
• Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Working conditions will vary with project work being performed indoors and out in the field.
• Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
• Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
• Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)