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Description

Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.

Subsidiary Summary: ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the industry leader in technical evaluations of building products for code compliance. We are currently seeking skilled, hands-on professionals to build, set up, and tear down physical fire test assemblies at our Bryan, TX facility. If you know your way around power tools, building materials, and construction drawings, this is a great opportunity to apply your trade skills in a highly specialized, world-class testing environment.

Position Summary: The Fire Test Technician is an entry-level position focused on assisting with laboratory tasks. You will be responsible for preparing and tearing down test setups, handling materials, and maintaining a clean work environment. The role requires you to perform basic tests, accurately document procedures, and learn higher-level skills under supervision to advance your career. 

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Build & Assemble: Construct, set up, and tear down physical fire test setups and fixtures using your framing and construction knowledge.  
• Blueprint Translation: Read and follow technical instructions and construction drawings to ensure accurate test assembly.  
• Quality Control: Evaluate the workmanship of test assemblies to maintain consistent quality and repeatability.  
• Materials & Equipment Handling: Handle building materials, operate hand and power tools safely, and maintain lab organization.  
• Documentation: Carefully document assembly components, create technical sketches, and perform accurate data entry into our systems.  
• Safety & Compliance: Operate strictly within laboratory safety protocols, PPE requirements, and ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems. 

What We're Looking For:

• Required Experience: Hands-on professional background in construction, residential framing, carpentry, welding, or mechanics. 
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical skills and proven ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.  
• Detail-Oriented: A strong eye for detail, accurate data entry skills, and the ability to judge construction quality.  
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Team Mindset: Willingness to learn highly specialized testing procedures, take directions, and work collaboratively to advance your career. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout the shift.  
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.  
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and overhead reaching.  
• Tolerance for working in varying temperatures (including cold storage or outdoors).  
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery (if certified).  
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. 

Disclaimer: This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require.

Benefits:

ICC Family of Solutions offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance. 

ICC considers its employees to be its most valuable resource and the driving force behind ongoing growth and innovation. To foster this belief, the company provides programs that encourage professional development, support advancement opportunities from within, and acknowledge outstanding achievements.