Fire Pump Technician
About the Role
This role reports to the on-site Lead Fire Pump Supervisor and is located in Houston, TX. AFS is looking for Fire Pump Technician for immediate opportunities. The preferred candidate should be self-motivated and can complete fire protection apprenticeship projects.
What you’ll do (day to day): Under the supervision and direction of a Lead Fire Pump Technician
- Assist with installation, repair, test, and troubleshooting of fire pumps, including from start-up to final testing.
- Follow verbal and written instructions, read and understand construction designs and diagrams.
- Perform preventative maintenance on controllers and transfer switches. Disassemble, rebuild, or replace faulty pump components
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, including no-flow issues, churn problems, and pressure drops.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds of equipment.
- Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Learn to troubleshoot and rebuild domestic and jockey pumps.
- Learn to assemble and install low and high-voltage pump systems.
- Perform duties in accordance with the company’s safety policy.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Required Education and Experience
- Applicable experience in either the fire sprinkler or the commercial construction business, or willingness to learn.
- Experience with Domestic and Jockey pumps, installation, inspections, troubleshooting, and rebuilding.
- Proficiency in using electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting low and medium voltage circuits
- Candidates must pass a drug screen.
- Clean DMV record.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Have a professional attitude.
- Candidates must be able to show proof of work eligibility.
- High School diploma or equivalent, plus
- Aptitude for learning a career in the fire sprinkler industry.
- Self-Starter
- Normal work hours are Monday – Friday from 6:30AM – 3:30PM
Why join us?
We are looking for great people to join a fast-paced, growing, and innovative business. We offer:
- · 100% Employer paid health, dental, and vision programs for employee.
- · Personal time-off.
- · Weekly pay.
- · 401(K) match.
- · Merit advancement opportunities.
- · Career development & training.
- · Pay scale $25-35hr.
About AFS
American Fire Systems has been in business for 24 years, selling, designing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining fire protection systems in Texas for some of the nation’s largest high-end multi-family developers. Specializing in fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire pumps & fire extinguishers, AFS is pursuing new verticals, new services, and new markets to aggressively augment their growth. Now pursuing fire protection opportunities in Commercial, Industrial, Government, Education (K-12) & Healthcare as well as the Multi-Family, AFS has also expanded into the Security field and now offers expertise in selling, designing, installing, and servicing CCTV & Security Alarms, Access Control systems, and monitoring services for both Security and Fire Alarm. These initiatives demand acquiring and developing new talent and ambitious team members who want a burgeoning career in the industry with a company intent on future growth.
Not only is American Fire Systems continuing to grow in its offerings, they are also increasing its reach. While holding a significant market share in the greater Houston area, AFS has recently opened offices in Austin/San Antonio/Dallas/Fort Worth markets.
*American Fire Systems is an equal opportunity employer*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
