Temp Service Tech - Projects

Position Summary

Join the Vallen team as the LSS (Life Safety Services) Temp Service Tech – Projects. In this position you will design and develop Water Based, Suppression Systems, Alarm Systems and/or Fall Protection Systems designs for industrial customers. Technical consultation for internal and external customers. Assist other designers with concepts for more complicated Industrial designs. Assist with coordination/delegation of design assignments based on other designer skills and required completion dates.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match – (US positions only)
• Employer‑paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement Opportunity

• Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, performing system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards.
• Performing on‑site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining customer’s Life Safety Systems by identifying code issues and discrepancies.
• Preparing accurate, timely Technician worksheets (TWS) and reports.
• Providing customer service in the area of installation of Life Safety Systems, including but not limited to:
  Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Foam Systems, Dry Chemical Systems, Clean Agent Systems, Special Hazard Systems and Water Based Systems.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
• Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders, & distributing to sales associates for processing.

• High School or GED
• Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
• Minimum 1‑year related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Specific – RELEVANT experience
  • Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment.
  • Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen.
  • Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
  • Commercial Driver’s License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
  • Proficient with hand tools.
  • Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed.
  • Maintain minimum productivity of 95% within 60 days.
  • Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).
  • Must pass Drug & Alcohol screen, Physical exam, and background check.

• Working conditions will vary with project work being performed indoors and out in the field.
• Possibility of working in hazardous environments when working within a plant which would require safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work in climatic weather (cold/heat) during day or night operations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasional lifting of items weighing a maximum of 55 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders (step, extension, cage) up to 24’ high.
• Able to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes.
• Able to work from a standing position for 8‑10 hours.
• Bending, climbing, and stooping as needed for access of equipment to repair and service.
• Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore (if applicable).

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