Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician
Fire Systems of Michigan is an affiliate company of Guardian Fire Protection and a leading provider of fire protection and life safety solutions, proudly serving businesses and organizations across Michigan for more than 40 years. Located in Novi, Fire Systems of Michigan delivers comprehensive fire and life safety solutions, including inspection, testing, design, installation, monitoring, and repair across a full range of systems such as fire alarms and monitoring, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, kitchen fire suppression, special hazards systems, and exit and emergency lighting. Known for exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and 24/7 emergency support, Fire Systems of Michigan partners with customers across diverse industries to ensure code-compliant protection for people, property, and assets.
About the Role
This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair sprinkler systems for established customers on a scheduled basis and must be able for on call rotation.
Job Duties
- Conduct Service Calls, performing onsite emergency troubleshooting and repairs of our customer's fire sprinkler systems, identifying code issues and non-conformance issues
- Able to interpret and apply NFPA 25 codes during testing and inspections
- Willing to become or currently NICET certified in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems
- Performing Fire Pump Flow Tests preferred, but not required
- Preparing accurate, detailed and timely service tickets and reports
- Communicates with customers to explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary
Qualifications
- A current valid driver's license with 3 or less points is required
- Three years of licensed driving experience is required
- Two or more years inspecting and repairing fire sprinkler systems
- Must have knowledge and understanding of NFPA codes
- Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts
- Able to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
- Well organized and able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed
Compensation
- Pay is hourly and is negotiable dependent on candidate experience
- All hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
- Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
- Paid 4 hour minimum at double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate
Benefits
- 401K with a company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care
- Aflac
- Vacation and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Location
Novi, MI and surrounding area
Position Type
Fire Systems of Michigan, LLC. is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.