Extinguisher Trainee

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security systems.

The company was founded in 1958 on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, with integrity and reliability at the center of everything we do. As the premier provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast, VSC Fire & Security provides every customer with comprehensive solutions through outstanding design, efficient installation, reliable service and repair, and thorough inspections.

VSC Fire & Security in Richmond, Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Extinguisher Trainee
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• Excellent pay $18.00 - $30.00 and up based on experience
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance for full time employees
• Company paid long term disability insurance
• Bonus for referring new employees
• Parental leave for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• NICET certification test reimbursement
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

• One (1) year of experience in inspections of fire sprinklers and integrated systems.
• Obtain necessary certifications within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness for professional development and growth.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
• Desirable (but not required!):
• Experience in the construction or electrical industry.
• General working knowledge of industrial and/or commercial installation methods.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings.

• Assist with the service and inspection and testing of fire sprinkler, clean agent, backflow assembly, and integrated systems under the guidance of a licensed supervisor. This may include, but not limited to; fire alarm, fire suppression, access control, video surveillance, intercom, sound/security systems, and other life safety systems.
• Maintain proper Risk Management and Safety procedures on all job sites per VSC policies.

VSC Fire and Security is a drug free workplace.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in VSC Fire & Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one.

People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or…