Fire Suppression Technician

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you! We are currently seeking an Fire Suppression Technician - Fire Extinguisher to join our team in our College Station, TX office.
Previous experience in pre-engineered fire systems is a plus.
However, we are willing to train the right candidate! Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc.
(Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.
We serve customer across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale.
We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce.
Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.
Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry.
Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.
Many members of our leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.
Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.
We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.
We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
Demonstrating the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.
Essential Functions: Service, maintenance, repair, and installation of pre-engineered fire suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers, exit/emergency lights, and additional fire protection/life safety equipment as skills develop.
Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent mechanical skills including use of hand and power tools Physical ability to lift 75 pounds, work overhead and on ladders, climb/maneuver Ability to accurately complete electronic forms/documents Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to travel Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, and weekends Ability to work independently, with a team, and report to management Flexibility to work rotating on-call schedule Ability to communicate professionally and technically with customers Ability to sell new account services to existing and new customers on the route Ability to maintain quotas as set forth by management Ability to meet deadlines.
Existing knowledge or acquire knowledge related to industry fire and construction codes Ability to pass a drug test Clean driving record Experience: Relevant: 1 year experience (preferred) Hands-on Tools: 1 year experience (preferred) Benefits: Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.
Our benefits package includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Our Core Values PIPE We are PASSIONATE about life safety We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing) We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right) Summit Fire & Security participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace.
Summit Fire & Security is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.