Fire Alarm & Security Apprentice

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• NICET or state specific certification, preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years Fire Life Safety Industry experience, specifically in Fire Alarm, required.
• NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Certification, required
• 2 years of professional computer skills
• 2 years using business intelligence systems, Sage 300 CRE, or similar.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.  
• Must be able to comply with FLSA’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. 
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time, locally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of different manufactures clean agent and high-pressure suppression systems.  
• Appropriate use of required tools and test equipment such as multi-meter, megger, laptop to program, lifts, etc. to repair or replace fire alarm and suppression system components.  
• Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm codes and standards. 
• Programing and software knowledge with a variety of fire alarm systems that is used when removing or replacing components.   
• Troubleshoot to determine fault or faults to include ground faults with fire alarm systems.  
• Repair or replace damaged fire alarm components such as FACP, power supply, alarm-initiating devices, etc.  
• Safely follow and perform procedures to handle, remove and replace explosive actuators such as squibs and gas cartridge actuators. 
• Communicate with internal and external customers as well as offsite monitoring companies in a professional manner.  
• Required to be punctual to required work locations and complete scheduled projects in timely manner.   
• Use Field Service Lightning to track work orders, materials needed, time on job, etc.  
• Complete documentation on work orders  
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.  Participate in weekly Toolbox talks.  Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.  
• Ensure company provided vehicle is clean and well maintained as required by company policies. 
• Alarm Technicians will be placed in on-call status as required by location to handle emergency service requests. 
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.     
• Train service technician trainees all applicable aspects of fire protection. 
• Success Factors / Job Competencies
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers, up and down chain of command; strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills developed organizational skills.
• Wakes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy

Physical Demands

• Consistently required to bend, ascend, and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <50 lbs. reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Frequently balance, crouch, drive, kneel, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.  
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, balance.
• Regular bending, lifting, and twisting
• Driving may be required.

Working Conditions

• Frequently travel, work outside, work in wet conditions and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. 
• Consistently required to work inside and outside in hot/cold temperatures and wet conditions and be exposed to loud noises, cramped quarters, dust, fumes and odors, and standing on hard surfaces frequently.
• Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards, chemicals, uneven and slippery surfaces.   
• Consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations, and as appropriate.  
• Personnel will be assigned proper equipment.

Non-Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively communicate via phone, email, and other non-personal manners.
• Navigate and maintain internal database.
• Achieve organizational objectives and project timelines.
• Maintain ability to perform assigned work.
• Ability to perform lateral and assigned manager duties, as assigned.

Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.

Benefits

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

• PIPE
  1. We are PASSIONATE about life safety
  2. We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
  3. We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
  4. We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.