Fire System Technician

Overview

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $33.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

• Response for all aspects of the facilities’ fire and suppression systems. Perform required daily, weekly, quarterly and monthly inspections in accordance with insurance carrier requirements. inspect, test, and maintain fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA codes with working knowledge of sprinkler controls, alarm panels, devices, special hazard and critical components.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance to the fire and suppression systems. Complete monthly fire/storm alarm tests and coordinate bi-annual plant evacuation drills. Work on implementing future improvements of existing systems and oversee any modifications and installations. Active participation as a member of a multifunctional project team executing a variety of capital projects from concept to asset installation and start-up
• Complete trip testing of dry valves and flushing of dry type sprinkler systems. Responsible for routine inspections of local fire authorities and insurance carriers, including corrective actions.
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections of the man-lift units. Coordinate monthly portable fire extinguisher program. Oversee quarterly and annual state inspections of the elevators and freight elevator units.
• Perform routine mechanical repairs (excluding electrical) relating to the Tank Farm and EHS Department. Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and/or maintains all types of plumbing fixtures and devices associated with plant eyewashes and safety showers. Ability to fill in key positions in the Tank Farm and related EHS positions on as needed basis (vacation, upset conditions, etc.)

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date

• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support

• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting

• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value

• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program

• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy

• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

• To view all of our great benefits,

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.