Fire Systems Technician

*$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*

Position Summary:

Seeking a driven and motivated Fire Systems Technician to join our service team focusing on our kitchen fire suppression systems. This position involves installing, inspecting, and servicing our kitchen fire systems at different sites. Field Service Technicians should be comfortable working in outside conditions and using ladders and hand tools.

Position will involve extensive formalized training plus work under a mentor, developing skills and gaining an understanding of CaptiveAire products.

Why Work for CaptiveAire?

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price.
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like product specific training, and company developed technical videos.
• We care about our employees. Safety is our number one priority within CAS. Our employees are provided with extensive safety training and given all necessary equipment to maintain safe conditions at all times.

What our employees have to say:

“What I love about CaptiveAire is that we are constantly raising industry standards and at the forefront of innovation utilizing new technologies and implementing new procedures to provide the best product to our customers.” – Field Service Technician

“I love that CaptiveAire gives back as much as you put in. We are constantly on the rise in the industry and there is always something new to be learned.”- Field Service Technician

“What I love most about CaptiveAire is that you get to feel like you are running your own small company but still have the support of one large company.”- District Service Manager

Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here

A Day in the Life:

A Fire Systems Technician role encompasses a wide variety of tasks where one day does not look exactly like the next. The jobs our team handles are high in volume and unique from one another and require interaction with customers and multi-department collaboration.

Typical tasks include:

• Install, inspect, and service kitchen fire suppression systems
• Develop and maintain service schedule
• Prepare and submit job reports and invoices daily
• Develop Preventive Maintenance programs to potential and existing customers
• Pull permits (license required)

Comments from some of our technicians:

“The part of my job I love is that I came into CaptiveAire as an HVAC technician but due to our wide range of products I have become proficient in many other trades and fields. There is never a day when I don’t learn something new.” – District Service Manager

“I love the independence and freedom you get working here while still being part of a team. Every day gives you a new sense of worth and accomplishment, if we don't do our jobs correctly businesses can't run.” – Field Service Technician

“I enjoy the challenges that arise as a service technician and being able to see the satisfaction in the customer's eyes when I tell them the issue has been resolved.” – Field Service Technician

Required skills:

• 2+ years of experience in fire suppression (kitchen, sprinkler, alarm) or low voltage systems preferred
• NICET Level I or higher certification preferred
• Ability to read commercial wiring schematics
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and use power and hand tools
• Must be safety-minded
• Reliable, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
• Strong technical and troubleshooting problem-solving skills.
• Work in outside conditions and in tight spaces
• Use of ladders for roof access
• Passion for work with aggressive nature to succeed
• Willing to travel for various training opportunities
• MUST BE A “GO GETTER”!

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tenure awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Safety-toe footwear reimbursement
• Company provided work vehicles, tools, gas card, and uniform shirts

Salary: $60k and up base pay, variable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.