
Fire Suppression Test & Inspect Technician II
Everon • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Salary: $25 - $42 / hour
Role & seniority: Experienced Fire Protection Sprinkler Technician (3+ years) focused on commercial systems
Stack/tools: Fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, pre-action); fire pumps; underground sprinkler systems; NFPA codes 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 24; Backflow Test & Repair Certification; valid driver’s license
Top 3 responsibilities
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Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of sprinkler systems
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Prepare accurate documentation, complete vehicle reports, and maintain truck inventory
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Ensure safety policies, deliver positive customer experiences, and respond to customers’ needs
Must-have skills
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3+ years experience with all fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, pre-action)
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Deep knowledge of NFPA/local codes and ability to identify deficiencies
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Backflow Certification; valid driver’s license; ability to read/interpret English documents
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Physical ability for climbing, lifting up to ~50 lbs, and on-call travel
Nice-to-haves
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Additional product certifications/licenses required by codes
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Strong customer-service orientation and detail-oriented mindset
Location & work type: Full-time, on-call availability with short-notice travel; exposure to outdoor and harsh environments; flexible schedule; occasional remote or indoor work as needed
Full Description
Duties And Responsibilities
Services and repairs fire protection sprinkler systems for commercial application. Performs preventative and routine maintenance as well as emergency service calls, as needed, on existing sprinkler systems. Troubleshoots/diagnoses and identifies malfunctioning sprinkler systems. Replaces or repairs malfunctioning or inoperative equipment. Prepares accurate and timely documentation for work performed, completes monthly vehicle reports and maintains truck inventory to ensure proper response to customers’ needs). Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures. Must ensure a positive customer experience. Must have a strong work ethic. Must be detail-oriented. Must perform other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills & Experience)
Minimum of High School/Vocational training. Must have three (3) or more years of experience in all fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action). Must have a working knowledge of fire pumps and underground sprinkler systems. Required to have a full understanding of all NFPA and local codes that apply (NFPA 13, 13(R), 13(D), 14, 20, 24). Must have an understanding of all fire codes and an ability to discern deficiencies in the system(s) being serviced. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to clear a drug screening. Ability to read and interpret applicable documents, materials, policies, procedures, etc. as presented in English.
Certification/Licensing
Must have Backflow Test and Repair Certification. Must obtain and retain any specific product certifications and/or licenses that are required by national, state, and local codes.
Work Environment
Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and harsh work environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
- Stand; walk; sit; twist; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; push; pull; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Use vision abilities including: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and color. Work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions/circumstances such as with ladders, scaffolding, high lift equipment, wires, ducts, crawl spaces, attics, above ceilings, etc. Lift, move, and hold up to approximately 50 lbs. Must be able to work a full-time, flexible schedule with “on call availability” and must be able to travel on short notice. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle (day and evenings) for extended time periods.
The pay range for this role is $25.10 – $41.83 an hour and is based on experience and qualifications. We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time off among others. Employees accrue up to 80 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer paid holidays.