Suppression Apprentice at AAA FIRE PROTECTION INC – Seattle, Washington

Are you interested in launching a rewarding career in the fire protection industry? We’re looking for motivated individuals and are willing to provide comprehensive training—no previous experience required. This is a great opportunity to join an essential field and grow your skills with a supportive team.

Position Overview

This position will consist of shadowing and working alongside at the direction of licensed technicians and managers. Study materials will be provided by AAA related to Fire Suppression. As experience and knowledge is gained in this role you will be expected to test with national, state and local jurisdictions as well as distributors to obtain applicable licensing required to complete this program. Operation of a company vehicle is required. Responsible for maintaining a professional, productive, and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a fluent understanding in the areas of fire suppression regarding inspections, testing, maintenance, and installation of these systems in accordance with current manufacturers' recommendations, NFPA standards and regulations, and current jurisdictional code
• Gain a working understanding of AAA product capabilities, warranties, product usages to sell, educate and serve customers.
• Aid licensed technicians to improve the quality and efficiency of their work.
• Develop habits of highly successful well-rounded technicians including but not limited to self-scheduling, customer communication and time management.
• Assist fellow apprentices to improve their skills and knowledge throughout the program.
• Responsible for notifying direct supervisor of any equipment issues or any unsafe working conditions.
• Responsible for recording time in the company provided time and attendance software.
• Responsible for complying and enforcing safety requirements while on company property, driving company vehicle and at customer's site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, including some plans that are 100% employer paid
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company match
• 8 paid holidays off per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Salary Range $25 - $28 per hour

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, plus the ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced team environment
• Exhibits attention to detail with high standards for accuracy and follow through.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with iOS Apple hardware and operating systems and software.
• Ability to work overtime and or outside standard business hours and or weekends as needed to accommodate customer needs.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Company requirements.
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to post accident, reasonable suspicion or contract required drug testing.