About Us:

EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of space worldwide. From corporate campuses to single sites, EFS provides a range of services that support mission-critical areas of financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, transportation, and government sectors.

Job Title: -- Fire Protection Lead Technician

Job Summary: -- The Fire Protection Lead Technician will lead the team of Fire Protection Technicians as part of a larger Facility Maintenance team. The group is responsible for performing fire protection system inspection, testing, repair and service call activity. Needs include fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc. Knowledge of NFPA standards and procedures required. Abilities to complete work on time, lead a team, communicate with the FLS Supervisor, and follow-up with customer are critical. Leadership duties include activities such as: leading team safety meetings and fostering safe, productive work environment; distributing work orders to team members; coordinating with customers, managers and supervisor to ensure everyone is satisfied and up-to-date on work order status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -

Balance teamwork load and distribute work orders to team; monitor and respond to incoming urgent or non-urgent requests

Schedules regular meetings/visits with the assigned client team (s); conducts training, safety talks, and/or equipment assessments.

Interact with customers in professional manner; follow-up communication with customer is critical

Complete documentation and forms and submit to manager

Test and inspect facility fire safety systems as part of preventive maintenance program or on as-needed basis

Interprets related federal, state and local safety and health regulations; develops written programs which address regulatory requirements and safe work practices.

Supports and responds to daily team needs across the organization

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: --

Education 

High school diploma or GED required, vocational or industry trade school is a plus.

Business Experience

5-6 years related work experience. Working knowledge of the operational characteristics of fire safety systems required.

Licenses/Certifications

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge of NFPA codes and practices, and relevant certifications required.

NICET III Inspection and Testing Water systems

Backflow Prevention

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Interprets related federal, state and local safety and health regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Technical Qualifications & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY FOCUS AS A LEADER

·       Model safe work habits to your work team

·       Conduct safety training meetings with your work teams and share Good Work Practices (GWPs) and other safety tools.

·       Attend safety training and ensure your team has completed all safety training.

·       Embrace a culture focused on creating and operating in a safe work environment.

·       Follow all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, practices, and policies at all times.

·       Wear personal protective equipment when applicable.

·       Evaluate the personal protective equipment and tools/equipment used by your team and ensure they meet standards; replace as needed.

·       Report all safety issues, concerns and violations; to FLS

SAFETY FOCUS

·       Embrace a culture focused on creating and operating in a safe work environment.

·       Follow all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, practices, and policies at all times.

·       Attend safety training.

·       Wear personal protective equipment when applicable.

·       Report all safety issues, concerns and violations to the FLS Supervisor

ETHICAL CONDUCT & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

·       Complete work in a safe manner

·       Follow policies and procedures as outlined by law, company, and customer.

·       Treat co-workers, supervisor and customer with mutual trust and respect

·       Always follow the anti-harassment policy

·       Arrive on time and prepare for work.

·       Flexible and able to adapt to changing business needs

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

·       Give and receive instructions in a clear and professional manner.

·       Communicate effectively with supervisor and team members.

·       Follow-up diligently with customer and supervisor

·       Work cooperatively within a team and as a team leader

·       Display strong customer service orientation.

·       Build positive relationships with co-workers, team members, supervisor and customer

RESULTS DRIVEN & INITIATIVE

·       Accurately complete tasks in timely and consistent manner with minimal supervision

·       Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

·       Follow a disciplined approach to complete daily activities.

·       Strong organizational and analytical skills

·       Willing to go “above and beyond” to satisfy the customer

SUPERVISORY SKILLS

·       Engage associates completing tasks efficiently and with a positive attitude.

·       Ability to coach associates in a constructive manner

·       Help the FLS Supervisor with annual performance reviews by the deadlines provided

 

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range:  $36 - 46/HR

Other Compensation:  N/A