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Abel Fire is hiring!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29 to $34 hourly to start/ $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Title: Fire System Technician

Built for Stability

In an industry where layoffs and company buyouts have become common, Approved Fire Protection & Security remain focused on long-term growth and steady opportunity.

We’re proud to hire talented professionals who are looking for lasting careers, not short-term stops. If you are interested in:

• Steady workflow
• Supportive team culture
• Long-term opportunity for growth
• Respect for your craft
• Three strong locations with established operations

About Us: Abel Fire has recently joined the Approved Fire Protection Co. family- New Jersey's oldest family-owned, full-service fire protection and safety equipment company. Our services include fire extinguishers, alarm systems, suppression systems, SCBA, gas detection, carbon dioxide, oxygen, sprinkler systems, and so much more. Abel Fire’s mission is to supply life safety products and services to the industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, and municipal companies in Pittsburgh and near surrounding areas.

Job Summary: Approved Fire Protection is looking for a full-time experienced Service Technician for Sprinkler/ Fire Alarm Systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone who can

can handle working on all types of piping networks including sprinklers and suppression systems. Knowledgeable with various fire suppression systems such as dry, wet, pre-action & deluge systems, fire pumps, jockey pumps, standpipes, hose stations, fire hydrants and backflow preventers. Also knowledgeable in all types of alarm systems including building alarms, releasing panels & suppression systems.

Candidates should be mechanically inclined and possess the ability to diagnose and repair any reported problems.

Benefits:

• Medical
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company safe harbor contribution
• Aflac
• Life Insurance
• Long term disability
• Profit Sharing
• PTO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform installations, repairs, testing and inspections of sprinkler, fire alarm and special hazard systems.
• Follow Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to lift, carry and move cylinders and other equipment that can weigh approximately 20 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to show up to work and appointments in a timely manner.
• Must be able to use ladders and lifts.
• Repair Sprinkler Systems: Groove pipe, thread pipe, replace valves, heads.
• Repair Fire Alarm Systems: Troubleshoot, testing, wiring and replacement
• Generate correctly and legibly inspection certificates and related paperwork.
• General Knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide lists for fabrication and coordination between the trades.
• Must be able to participate in emergency on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the fire protection industry; primarily sprinkler, fire & suppression.
• Ability to inspect, install and service all types of sprinkler & alarm systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be proactive in communicating and working with other departments.
• Current possession of (or willingness to obtain) a NICET certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug tests.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Field experience with at least 2-4 years hands on experience in Sprinkler and Alarm Inspection/Repair
• Current possession of (or willingness to obtain) a DOT HAZMAT endorsed driver’s license.
• Current possession of (or willingness to obtain) a NICET level I or II certification
• Current possession of (or willingness to obtain) a TWIC card
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding areas required to project field locations.
• Language: English

If all the above resonates with your experience and skill set, apply to join our team. We provide ample opportunities for professional development to our team members through ongoing in-house training, as well as encouraging team members to attend certification programs. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Approved Fire Protection is deeply committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all its job applicants and employees. We seek to employ qualified persons in all job classifications and to administer all personnel actions affecting our employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, ancestry, or genetic information. Individuals with a disability, disabled and other protected veterans and any other characteristic protected by applicable law will be given the fullest consideration for employment in positions for which they are qualified. We also are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability as well as abiding by any and all state and local laws, which in addition to the above prohibit discrimination in any form.