Sprinkler Service Technician

Sprinkler Service Technician

East Peoria, IL

6 Months

• Candidate must be Nicet III certified, or candidate must have completed the sprinkler apprenticeship program

Description : What you will do :

Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment / system malfunctions. Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment / systems problems. Perform service and repairs on sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial and residential applications. These include but are not limited to wet (steel, copper and CPVC), dry, pre-action, deluge and fire pumps.

How you will do it :

Follow prescribed troubleshooting procedures and refer to technical manuals, part manuals, change notices and bulletins, modification notices, etc. in order to diagnose and repair equipment.

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software / systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals.

Demonstrate a high level of customer service, with strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and an ability to learn quickly.

Must have the ability to work alone.

What we look for

Required :

5 +years of documented experience in Fire Sprinkler industry performing service and repair to Sprinkler and Suppression systems

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements

Ability to participate in our on-call program

Must maintain truck inventory to ensure timely response to customer needs.

Must adhere to, implement, and always follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Possess a valid driver s license and driving record that meets company requirements.

Follow verbal and written instructions.

Capable of performing physical labor to include carrying and moving equipment and tools weighing up to 70 lbs.

Able to work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment up to 60 feet, working within ducts, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.

Must be able to follow, read and understand all safety requirements of the company and the customers.

Have one of the following :

NICET III Inspection and Testing Water-Based Systems

NFPA Water-Based Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

ASSE I50I0 Water-Based Protection Systems

Completion of a DOL approved Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Program

Preferred :

Backflow certification is a plus.