Fire Alarm Apprentice
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Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Field Service Apprentice
ABOUT ORR
ORR Protection is a national leader in fire and life safety delivering intelligent lifecycle-driven solutions that protect people property and business more than 75 yearswevebuilt our reputation by serving organizations in mission-critical environmentswhere performance matters and reliabilityisessential. As a third-generation family-owned company weremaingrounded in strong relationships a commitment to doing the right thing and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers and our people.
Today ORR supports associates and customers across all 50 states combining nationalexpertisewith a culture rooted in safety respect and you join ORRyourepart of a team dedicated to protecting what matters mostwhile building a career you can be proud of. Learn more about our company culturehere.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Field Service Technician you are the front line and back bone of ORR Protection. You will work with some of the largest and most successful companies in the world and will receive top notch training on industry-leading fire alarm systems and fire suppression equipment.
Our apprentice technicians participate in a formalized training program that includes both hands-on training and in the field experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All team members must embody the company mission to provide protection for people property and the environment in all aspects of their job.
- Perform routine inspection and testing tasks according to OPS work instructions. Typical inspection and testing tasks include:
- Test and clean smoke detectors
- Test manual pull stations and other initiating devices
- Test other system inputs and outputs
- Test and verify audio visual components
- Inspect and measure weight of agent storage containers
- Record inspection and test results in the companys electronic inspection program.
- Assist in installation and commissioning tasks with supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalentrequired.
- Associate degree or certification in low-voltage electricity or related field preferred.
- Military fire protection experiencepreferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic computer literacy.
- Basic mechanical and electrical ability.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously.
- Demonstrated customer service mindset.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This is a remote position that would be deployed from the associates home to local job sites for installs service or repairs.
- Company tools technology and equipment provided.
- Occasional on-call days and/or overtime required for unscheduled service needs.
- Job duties require the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and crawl into tight or awkward places.
- Overnight travel required up to 25% of the time.
- Apprentice technicians will work under the supervision of an experienced technician.
ONCE YOU JOIN OUR TEAM YOULL GET TO ENJOY:
- Working for a company where the associates are viewed as the companys greatest asset.
- Being part of something you can be proud of making a difference in the health and wellness of people and our planet.
- A growing company with a first class reputation in our respective industries.
- A culture that is fun family oriented and entrepreneurial.
- A company that offers a focus on work life balance and encouragement to make a big impact.
- A caring group of associates with a commitment to make the communities we work in better for all.
- Excellent benefits including 401(K) health life dental tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development
Equal Opportunity ER/ Vet/ Disabled
About Company
ORR Protection has over 45 years of experience designing, inspecting and maintaining mission critical fire alarm, detection, and waterless suppression systems for businesses across the U.S.
