Fire Protection Apprentice - Kitchen Fire Suppression

Job Description

Construction experience translate well to this position

About the Company

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC., has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 40 years. We are based in Rockville, MD and have an excellent team of 85 employees who are responsible for the design, installation, and inspection of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and kitchen hood/duct systems. We have an extensive customer base with over 10,000 fire systems that we perform recurring inspection and repair services throughout the region. Our company is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, strong reputation, and business acquisitions.

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join our team and we will train you to become a licensed, certified Kitchen Fire Suppression Technician. This position will learn how to inspect, repair and possibly install fire systems in restaurants. We are looking for hard working and hands-on individuals that want to learn a new trade in the fire protection industry. The fire protection industry is in high demand and it can be a long term career that can provide income in excess of $60,000 per year with training, certification and years of quality hard work.

Salary - $20.00+ based on experience

Potential Quarterly Bonuses

All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week

Qualifications

A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required.

Three years of licensed driving experience is required.

Experience using a variety of hand tools such as channel locks and pipe wrenches.

Willing to work varied hours, nights, early morning and weekend shift when needed.

Capable and willing to learn and study about the different alarm systems in order to pass tests and become certified.

Must have excellent attendance and can handle responsibility.

Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts.

Ability to lift up to 70lbs

Ability to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces

Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.

Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.

Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

401K with a company match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long Term Disability

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care

Aflac

Vacation and Personal time

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

No phone calls please.

Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.