Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

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Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

In 2024, Cox Fire joined the Pye-Barker family of companies. This acquisition aligned Cox Fire with a broader network of fire protection services, strengthening its ability to serve clients with even greater resources and expertise. Under the Pye-Barker umbrella, Cox Fire continues to uphold its founding principles while leveraging the support of a national organization dedicated to life safety and fire protection services across the United States.

Cox Fire Protection was founded in 1984 by Ron and Linda Cox. Born from a vision that had been taking shape since 1976, the company was formed to design, fabricate, and install a wide range of fire protection systems. Over the years, Cox Fire has grown to become one of the Southeast's leading fire sprinkler contractors, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability in both the public and private sectors. As the company expanded, it opened additional locations in Jacksonville and Ocala, Florida, to better serve its growing customer base throughout the state and beyond. Cox Fire's commitment to high standards, safety, and customer satisfaction has helped the company thrive in a competitive industry, earning it numerous long-term clients and project partnerships.

This position is responsible for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and performing system checks. This position will assist in identifying system deficiencies and preparing accurate and timely inspection reports.

Company van and cell phone provided

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on sprinkler fire suppression systems

• Service and inspections of wet, dry and pre-action fire suppression systems

• Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces fire sprinkler equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards

• Servicing of wet based fire sprinkler systems

• Interact with customers in a mature and professional manner

• Install or upgrade fire sprinklers in commercial and residential buildings

• Test and repair alarm systems already in place

• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code

• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues and report results of work completed in an accurate, timely manner

• Protect and maintain company equipment.

• Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.

• Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer's safety instructions for that equipment.

• Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

• Respond to emergency service calls

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace

• Ability to follow direction and work independently when needed.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience with commercial and residential fire sprinkler systems systems required

• MUST have a clean driving record

• Overtime and being available for on call is required

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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