Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice

Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice Guardian Fire Protection - 4.3 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Maintenance activity documentation Driver's License Full Job Description Fire Sprinkler Technician Apprentice About the Company Professional Fire Protection is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection and trusted provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses throughout the Richmond and Norfolk regions of Virginia and Eastern North Carolina since 2003. Headquartered in Norfolk, with additional locations in Ashland and Chester, Professional Fire delivers comprehensive, endtoend services including system design, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, and repair. Our expertise spans fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, special hazards and kitchen fire suppression, fire pumps, range hood and paint booth suppression, and integrated fire and security monitoring. Known for quality workmanship, responsive service, and a strong safetyfirst culture, Professional Fire is driven by a team of skilled professionals committed to protecting people, property, and communities. About the Opportunity Professional Fire Protection is currently hiring Apprentice for the Fire Sprinkler division. This is a great opportunity to learn a growing and in demand and essential trade. We will train you to become a licensed, certified Fire Sprinkler Technician. We are looking for hard working and hands-on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand and it can be a long term career that can provide a well paying income with training, certification and years of quality hard work. Compensation This is an Hourly position and the pay rate is contingent experience and background. It will be discussed during the interview process. Potential Quarterly Bonuses All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week Qualifications A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required. Three years of licensed driving experience is required. Experience using a variety of hand tools such as channel locks and pipe wrenches. Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed. Capable and willing to learn and study about the different fire sprinkler systems in order to pass tests and become certified. Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts. Ability to lift up to 70lbs Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary. Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work. Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed. Benefits 401K with a company match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Long Term Disability Company paid Life and AD&D insurance Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care Aflac Vacation and Personal time Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Professional Fire Protection is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.