We are currently looking for a suppression/ fire alarm service tech. Should have journeymans or equivalent license/experience. Please e-mail your resume to the link at the right or fax to 425-562-6662.
Entry-level Tech Trainee / Level 1
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The position that you're applying for is that of a field service technician. Fire Chief Equipment Company provides services for over 3000 Customers in Western Washington. Our main area of services is in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. However we do provide services from Longview to Bellingham and on the Western Peninsula. FCE operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Because of the type of equipment that we service you may be required to work all shifts and at times weekends. We try to keep this to a minimum, but at times it can't be avoided. Fire Chief Equipment is a full service provider for all fire protection needs. Our tag line "Level 5 integrated Services" represents the five divisions of fire protection equipment:
- Level 1 Fire Extinguishers
- Level 2 Pre-Engineered Systems (restaurant wet/dry and industrial dry systems)
- Level 3 Building Sprinkler Systems
- Level 4 Building Fire Alarm Systems
- Level 5 Engineered Systems (clean agent system; Halon 1301, CO2, FE227, Inergen)
The applicant's chosen will be trained to perform inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations on Level 1 and Level 2 equipment. Your training will consist of field activities, in-house classroom orientation and self-study programs. You will be introduced to NFPA Standards (National Fire Protection Association) and Manufacturer requirements for service, maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment.
Your training will consist of reading and comprehending NFPA Standards 10, 13, 17, 17A, 96 and 101) and manufacturer service manuals. You will begin your fieldwork immediately under the direct supervision of Certified Technicians. This training will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare you for the Seattle Life and Safety Examination. You must obtain this certification to perform any unsupervised work on Fire and Life Safety Equipment. Your initial field training will start with the portable fire extinguishers (what is considered in the industry as the "first line of defense"). During your first 90 days you will have the opportunity to interact with customers, get an understanding of company policy, work with basic service tools of the industry and it will also provide you with hands on experience with the fire equipment that you will be performing a variety of services on. At some point during this period you will also be introduced to Level 2 equipment.
Once you have demonstrated that you have obtained a thorough knowledge of the equipment that you have been trained on and the regulations that govern our industry you will be scheduled to take the Seattle Certification Test. When you have successfully accomplished this exam and possess a certification card you will then be assigned a fully equipped service vehicle and a territory to begin your fire protection career.
To advance your career from level 1 and 2 will require additional training. This training will consist of attending manufacturer's training programs and enrolling in local technical schools. Advancing past level 1 and 2 is based on company needs and the aptitude of the technician.
General Requirements:
- Excellent customer skills
- Working knowledge of standard hand tools
- Good communication and handwriting skills
- Can adapt to a fast pace environment
- Excellent driving record
- Self starter, goal and production orientated
- Can work well with others or individually
- Can follow directions
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Monthly production bonuses
- Company profit sharing
- Medical/Dental
- Paid vacations/holidays
- 401K Retirement Plan
Tom Zernick Service Manager FCE
Office: 425 641-2127
E-mail: tomz@fire-chief.com