•Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
•401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
•Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
•Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
•Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Vitality Wellness Program
•Employee Assistance Program
•Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
•Tuition Reimbursement Program
•Employee Referral Program
•Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
•Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
•Advancement Opportunity.
•Conducting service calls.
•Systems testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
•Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of customer’s Life Safety Systems.
•Identifying code issues and discrepancies.
•Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
•Installing Life Safety Systems.
•Providing customer service in the area of installation and/or ITM of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
•Responsible for providing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper invoicing.
•Responsible for ensuring the customer has all required copies of all required documentation upon servicing equipment.
•Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
•Always exhibit safe work practices.
•Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
•May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, BR Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
•Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.
•Minimum 2 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
•Fire Alarm & Ext A 1-3 yrs. exp or
•WBS Construction 1-3 yrs. exp
•Strong communication skills
•Specific – RELEVENT experience
•Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
•Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
•Maintain minimum productivity of 90% within 60 days.
•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.
•Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
•Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.
•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)