Fire Protection Onsite Service Tech Lead - LSS
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We need to extract content.
Let's parse the job description.
First part: "Why Join Our Team?" is like an intro paragraph. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Why Join Our Team?" is more about company culture. Could be considered "About the role"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose appropriate headings based on content.
We have:
- Intro: "Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace..." This is about company culture, could be "About the role" or maybe we can treat as "About the role". We'll put that in a
. - Benefits: a long list of benefits. So we need a Benefits section with
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- Position Summary: "Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use..." This is a summary of role. Could be part of About the role.
- Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities: list of duties. So Responsibilities section.
- Job Qualifications: list of qualifications. Could be Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction includes both Requirements and Qualifications as possible headings. We need to decide which to use. The posting has "Job Qualifications". Could map to Qualifications. Also there are specific requirements like certifications, experience. Could also be Requirements. We'll likely use Qualifications for the list.
- There's also "Work Environment & Physical Demands": could be part of Requirements or maybe Skills? Not exactly. Could be a separate section but not in allowed headings. We could incorporate into Qualifications or Requirements as a paragraph. Since we only allowed those headings, we can put that content under Requirements or Qualifications as a
. Probably better to put under Requirements (since it's about physical demands). But we have also "Skills" heading for skills like communication, problem-solving, etc. The posting includes "Advance communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills", "Mechanically inclined", "Proficient with hand tools", etc. So we could have a Skills section. - Pay: Not mentioned. No pay info. So we should NOT include Pay section. - Schedule: Not mentioned. No schedule info. So omit. Thus we will have sections: About the role (intro + position summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe split into Requirements and Skills?), Benefits. We need to decide if we need both Requirements and Qualifications. The posting has "Job Qualifications" which includes certifications, experience, etc. Also includes "Mechanically inclined", "Advance communication...". Those could be skills. So we could have Requirements (certifications, experience, licenses) and Skills (communication, problem-solving, mechanical, etc.). Let's extract. From Job Qualifications block: - High School or GED - Minimum 4 Certifications (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field - NICET II or greater - Fire Alarm & Ext A and 5+ years' experience or - WBS Construction and 5+ years' experience - RME-I (if applicable) - Mechanically inclined - Advance communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills - Specific -- RELEVENT experience - Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment. - Advance industry segment knowledge. - Maintain minimum productivity of 90% within 60 days. - Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a Customer Acct or Project. - 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. - Able to provide assistance, advice and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel. - Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed. - 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). Also there is Work Environment & Physical Demands block after that. We could split: Requirements: education, certifications, experience, licenses, etc. Skills: communication, problem-solving, mechanical, hand tools, training, etc. Physical demands could be under Requirements as well. But we must not create sections with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content. Let's craft:
About the role
Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.
Put your maintenance and repair skills to good use at Vallen as a Lead Onsite Technician in the Vallen Safety Services group. In this position, you will lead technicians in the installation and/or inspection, testing, and maintenance of life safety systems and equipment for established customers on a scheduled basis.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the quality of service provided to our customers, ensure that Vallen personnel are following Vallen standard operating procedures, and that assigned HTS technicians are being properly trained and utilized.
- May also have scheduling responsibilities.
- Leads small groups or on-site service centers within area of expertise.
- May be responsible for interacting with the customers to coordinate job activities.
- Responsible for ensuring all documentation associated with assigned tasks is filled out accurately, completely & turned in for proper invoicing.
- Ensures all required copies provided to the customer upon servicing equipment.
- In depth knowledgeable of all applicable regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties, i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, etc.
- Responsible for Parts & Equipment requests.
- Maintaining accurate inventories related to job and maintenance orders.
- Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders & distributing to sales associates for processing.
- May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, LSI Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
- Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by policies.
Requirements
- High School or GED
- Minimum 4 Certifications (manufacturing/state) in a fire protection related field
- NICET II or greater
- Fire Alarm & Ext A and 5+ years' experience or
- WBS Construction and 5+ years' experience
- RME-I (if applicable)
- Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record
- Commercial Driver's License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions)
- Maintain minimum productivity of 90% within 60 days
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a Customer Acct or Project
- Ability to repair and service equipment sold by Vallen
- Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required
- 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)
Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Advance communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills
- Specific -- RELEVENT experience
- Experience in the installation and/or maintenance, repair and service of life safety systems and equipment
- Advance industry segment knowledge
- Proficient with hand tools
- Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner
- Able to provide assistance, advice and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel
- Assist warehouse personnel with order fulfillment if needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
- 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
- Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
- Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
- Employee discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement opportunities
- Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
- We accept applications on an ongoing basis