Fire Protection Service Technician **UP TO $5K SIGN ON BONUS**

Position(s) Summary: Responsible for daily Service work. Work includes repair of fire protection, alarm extinguisher, specialty suppression & fire sprinkler systems. Applicant should be able to read and understand blueprints, communicate effectively with all other persons on the job-site, including our sub-contractors, and represent TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Applicant should also be able to accept direction and/or lead and delegate the work if necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Troubleshoot and solve fire protection system problems.

2. Follows up with customers for quality assurance purposes and ensures customers are 100% satisfied.

3. Can work independently with little direction and is capable of solving problems (i.e., contacting factory, engineer, architect, foreman, etc.).

4. Attends, if needed, all job site and office meetings related to assigned projects. Is well prepared to handle issues that may come up. Fills out all forms, revisions, requests for tools/equipment/material that are required for each project.

5. Dependable and able to work in emergency situations when called.

6. Has the ability to identify and locate parts/suppliers.

7. Fills out the corresponding paperwork for invoicing in a timely and accurate manner.

8. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Experience/Qualifications Required:

· 5 years commercial experience in the fire protection industry.

Installations, Inspections, Testing, Maintaining - Alarm, Sprinkler, Kitchen hood & Suppression Systems.

· Stable work history.

· State Fire Protection Certification/License(s)

· Ohio Backflow Certification (is a plus)

2. Job Skills:

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Knowledge of operations of fire protection systems.

· Strong knowledge of building and NFPA Codes

· Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.

· Able to install, repair and replace equipment.

· Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.

· Exceptional communication skills.

· Good organizational skills.

· Strong computer skills including daily e-mails, on-line inspection reports, Excel & PDFs, Etc.

3. Education:

· High School or GED Equivalent

· OSHA 10 or 30

· Trade School or Apprenticeship a plus

4. Physical Requirements:

· Eyesight correctable to 20/50

· Able to work long hours on feet.

· Able to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds

· Able to perform shift work

· Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs.

· Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

· Able to work from heights above 20ft.

5. Special Requirements:

· Valid Driver’s License

· Must provide their own basic hand tools