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PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.

International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy in building a safer environment for our customers and communities. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to provide the best life safety service to our customers through quality, integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision

• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)

• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing

• PTO & Company Paid Holidays

• EAP

  Job Description

SHAD Technician

The SHAD Technician is responsible for providing reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers’ equipment. Perform service and repairs on Portable Fire Extinguishers, Kitchen Hood Systems & Suppression Gas Systems in addition to other related building system products at customer sites.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs inspections of Fire Alarm and Suppression Gas Systems based on contract requirements.

• Test all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system.

• Daily communications with Project Leader and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspections, installations or project delays, requirements, and general status of jobs.

• Build and maintain relationships with customers. Up-sell all IFP services to include inspections, sprinkler installation and monitoring.

• Work with Project Leader, Schedule Coordinator and Office Administrative Staff to ensure complete closeout and turnover of jobs to the client (Ensure that work is completed so it can be billed in full).

• Travel as required to job sites as directed by your foreman and/or other leaders.

• Inventory and maintain organization of materials on the job site.

• Meet responsibilities to the customer, fellow workers and IFP by arriving on the job on time, ready to work, every day.

• Adhere to contractual starting and quitting times, including lunch and break periods. Personal cell phones will not be used during the workday except for designated break periods.

• Maintain accountability and respect tools provided by IFP.

• Complete work at or below budgeted labor hours. Immediately inform your leaders of any delays or work stoppages.

• Respect the customer’s property. Dispose of all trash properly and be aware of your surroundings to avoid property damage.

• Understand and follow all customer, APi Group and IFP safety and security policies and procedures.

• Obey all safe, reasonable, and legitimate leadership directives.

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate should hold relevant manufacturers and state licenses for Fire Alarm License to inspect Suppression Systems.

• Have a strong knowledge of NFPA codes and industry standards. Maintain good habits and do not cut corners.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills along with Outstanding Customer facing service and problem-solving skills.

• Stay current with code requirements and industry changes.

• PC Skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Able to inspect alarm and special gas systems, FM 200, Sapphire, CO2, high pressure and low pressure.

• Communicate effectively with your leaders regarding job status and any concerns.

• Keep your work truck clean and organized.

• In addition to required PPE, dress appropriately to represent yourself and IFP as a professional tradesman and organization, respectively.

• Valid state Driver’s License required.

• Willing to pass post-offer drug screen, reference and background check.

  EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• A minimum of 2 years or more is a plus

• Prior relevant work experience preferred

• NICET Certification; OSHA Certification is a plus

• Prior suppression system manufacturer certification is a plus

• Specific training in the fire industry preferred

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking.

  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

  All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

  International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law.   In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability. 

  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311.