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Position Summary:

Join the Vallen team as the The primary purpose and objective for 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. Assists other designers with concept for more complicated Industrial designs. Assists with coordination/delegation of design assignments based on other designer skills and required completion dates.

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 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.

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 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 weighting 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)