Fire Extinguisher/System Inspector & Technician

Piper Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a Fire Extinguisher & Fire system inspector/Technician in Training for our Clearwater, FL location.

The primary responsibilities include performing provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting and preventive maintenance services performed on Fire Extinguishers and Pre-engineered Fire Systems.
Will train the right candidate, route service industry experience is a plus!

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Become proficient at and be able to train other junior inspectors to follow and maintain a highly structured inspection schedule based upon State and Local fire codes.
• Complete electronic and/or hand written inspection reports in a timely manner
• Performance of annual & semi-annual inspections and preventative maintenance services on Fire Extinguishers and Pre Engineered Systems.
• The ability to operate a company vehicle
• Communicate with customers to assure any system deficiencies are promptly reported and corrected
• Document time worked and all paperwork relating to assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Help schedule and complete assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, any previous experience in this field a plus but not necessary.
• Working knowledge of building and fire codes and the ability to discover and document deficiencies in the systems being inspected
• Working knowledge of Fire Protection Equipment a plus
• Be able to successfully complete State Fire Extinguisher and Pre Engineered System Technician course and state exam within 120 days of hire. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Basic knowledge in the operation of hand and power tools
• Positive customer service attitude and people skills.
• Computer skills a plus

Physical Factors

• The ability to lift 75 lbs above your head
• Repetitive pulling and pushing of more than 35 lbs
• Walking in excess of 1 mile per day
• Standing for 8 hours
• Climbing ladders and scaffold and the ability to work in excess of 40 feet from the floor
• Working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees

What You Can Expect From Piper:
Our Mission:
Piper believes in creating a harmonious working relationship between all employees. We strive to provide an exciting, challenging, and rewarding workplace providing valuable experience, training and competitive compensation to all of our employees according to their effort and contribution to the success of our business.

Benefits:

• Provide eligible employees with health and dental benefits
• Company provided vehicle, gas card, and cell phone for fully trained and certified employees
• 401K with company match
• Company paid long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO time

Pay:
Starting at $18-20/hr training wage.
Hourly, Plus Commission pay structure after completion of training 3-5 months
Only applicants that possess the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Piper Fire Protection, Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

Fire up your career and apply to Piper today by e-mailing your resume to HR@ piperfire.com or visiting www.piperfire.com/careers. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clearwater, FL 33764: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Driving: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location