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Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC

Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice

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

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Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice 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 is currently hiring Apprentice for the Fire Sprinkler division. This is a great opportunity to learn a growing and in demand and essential trade. Guardian will train you to become a licensed, certified Fire Sprinkler Technician.

We are looking for hard working and hands‑on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand and it can be a long term career that can provide a well paying income with training, certification and years of quality hard work.

Compensation

This is an Hourly position and the pay rate is contingent experience and background. It will be discussed during the interview process.

Potential Quarterly Bonuses

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

Qualifications

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

Three years of licensed driving experience is required.

Experience using a variety of hand tools such as channel locks and pipe wrenches.

Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.

Capable and willing to learn and study about the different fire sprinkler systems in order to pass tests and become certified.

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

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.

Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.

Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.

Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

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.

We invite you to apply and look forward to sharing your potential as part of a dynamic industry focused on safety and reliability.

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