Vallen

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Position Summary: Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Service Technician I focused on Life Safety Services in the Vallen Safety Services Group. In this position, you will install and/or inspect, test, and maintain (ITM) life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Installing Life Safety Systems, conducting service calls, perform system testing and inspections to the prescribed standards. * Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting and maintaining of 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 and/or ITM of Life Safety Systems. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, 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. Qualifications Job Qualifications: * High School or GED * Minimum 1 Certification (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field * Minimum 1-year related experience * Mechanically inclined * Specific -- RELEVENT 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. Work Environment & Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. * Working conditions will vary with service 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 weighting a maximum of 55 lbs. * 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)