Position Summary:
Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Lead Service Technician focused on Life Safety Services in the Vallen Safety Services Group. In this position, you will install and/or inspect, test, and maintain (ITM) life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.
Job Qualifications:
- High School or GED
- Minimum 3 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
- NICET II or greater
- Fire Alarm & Ext A 2-4 years' experience or
- WBS Construction 2-4 years' experience (Industry related)
- RME-I (if applicable)
- Mechanically inclined
- Advance communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills
- Specific RELEVENT experience
- Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of Life Safety Systems and equipment is required.
- Advance industry segment knowledge.
- Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a Customer Acct or Project.
- Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
- Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
- Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
- Proficient with hand tools.
- Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner
- Able to provide assistance, advise and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel.
- Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
- Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
- Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
- Working conditions will vary with service work being performed indoors and out in the field.
- Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
- Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Occasional lifting of items weighting a maximum of 55 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24' high.
- Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
- Able to work from a standing position for 8-10 hours.
- Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
- Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore. (If Applicable)