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Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC

Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849

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Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician About the Company Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC., has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the local Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 45 years. Since its founding, Guardian has grown its footprint to include 17 offices in seven states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-Atlantic. Guardian is headquartered in Rockville, MD and is responsible for the design, installation, inspection, and repair services for fire protection and security systems. Guardian specializes in sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, fire alarm and monitoring services, wet & dry chemical suppression systems, clean agent and inert gas systems, special hazards systems, marine fire suppression systems, access control, burglar alarms, and video surveillance (CCTV). We have an extensive customer base performing inspection, installation, and repair services for over 50,000 customers. Our company is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, technical prowess, strong reputation, and business acquisitions.

About the Opportunity Guardian Fire Protection, LLC. is currently seeking a Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician for our Fire Sprinkler Department. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair sprinkler systems for established customers on a scheduled basis and must be able for on call rotation.

Job Duties

Conduct Service Calls, performing onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs of our customer's fire sprinkler systems, identifying code issues and non-conformance issues

Ability to interpret and apply NFPA 25 codes during testing and inspections

Willing to become or currently NICET certified in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems

Performing Fire Pump Flow Tests preferred, but not required

Preparing accurate, detailed and timely service tickets and reports

Communicates with customers to explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary

Qualifications

A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required

Three years of licensed driving experience is required

Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire sprinkler systems

Must have knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes

Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts

Able to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces

Well organized and able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed

Compensation

Pay is hourly and is negotiable dependent on candidate experience

Any hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week

Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls

Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate

Benefits

401K with a company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care

Aflac

Vacation and Personal time

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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