Senior Fire Suppression Technician

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Suppression Service Technician to inspect, service, test, and maintain suppression systems, including, but not limited to fire extinguisher and kitchen hoods.  Customer and employee interface require a high degree of effective human relations. Communication skills, both verbal and written are important elements of the position.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Inspect, service, test, and maintain fire suppression systems, including fire extinguishers and kitchen hoods.
• Complete basic to standard level complexity repair of fire extinguishers, systems cylinders, and DOT-specified cylinders.
• Produce detailed commissioning and inspection reports in accordance with NFPA.  
• Responsible for complex troubleshooting and effective resolution.
• Responsible for vehicle inventory.  
• Ensure facility and inventory is kept in a safe and orderly state.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to the other technicians. 
• Ability to manage job scheduling and job progress in an efficient and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality. 
• Proficient in issue resolution. 
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.  
• Knowledge of fire protection industry and products.
• Work with customer(s) to perform deficiency repairs.
• Identify opportunities to perform inspections at new customer sites.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade current equipment according to code requirements.
• Maintain and in-depth knowledge of complete line of products/services and customer requirements through in-house training, networking, and research.
• Utilize approved marketing materials to present sales presentations and proposals to prospects, ensuring the customer understands our value proposition, positive features, and advantages of our products and services over those of the competition.
• Independently establish call plans and customer follow up strategies and tactics; consistently apply time and territory management techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards. 

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a technician role within the fire suppression environment.  
• Able to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines
• Knowledgeable in fire suppression or related code requirements.
• Able to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving record screening according to required guidelines.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of a Fire Suppression Technician, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of yourself or others.

WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.  
• Paid time off plan and holidays.  
• 401(k) matching.  
• Short term and long-term disability.   
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.  
• Life insurance.  
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.  
• Professional career development opportunities.  
• Tuition reimbursement.