Fire Alarm Apprentice
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Job Location:
Bloomington, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Field Service Apprentice - Fire Alarm
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 andour Field Service programhere.
JOB SUMMARY
Were seeking a Fire Alarm Field Service Technician Apprentice in or around the Bloomington IL area to join our team and build a long-term career with ORR Protection. As a Field Service Technician you are a vital part of our front line and the backbone of our this role youll work with some of the largest and most successful companies in the world while receiving 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.
