Fire Suppression Technician

For over 60 years, Vanguard has been a leading provider of solutions and services for fire protection, life safety, and security.

Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Fire Suppression Technician that has previous service experience in testing and inspections of a variety of fire protection systems.

Our staff is dedicated to designing effective lifesaving solutions and providing a positive customer experience. Our customers trust in us to protect their people, property, and products.

Vanguard offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including PTO, paid holidays, and a 401K plan.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform troubleshooting service, inspection, and repairs of fire sprinkler systems
• Read blueprints for existing pipe layout and make the right equipment accommodations to complete the job
• Communicate with customers to understand system deficiencies and be able to make recommendations for repair
• Document inspections, repairs and deficiencies
• Share job information for follow up quotes, questions, or concerns
• Maintain a safe work environment and remain in compliance of the companies safety protocols
• Respond to service calls to be a part of a on-call rotation that responds to customer issues , which may require after hour or weekend availability

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fire suppression and fire alarm systems is preferred
• 1-3 years of previous customer service experience
• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Trade School or Apprenticeship preferred
• Have excellent mechanical skills and be able to work from blueprints
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain strong attention to detail while in a physically demanding environment

Vanguard Fire & Security Systems, Inc. has dedicated 60 plus years to protecting people and property from life's most devastating events. Our services are designed to respond quickly to suppress the fire and alert people to evacuate when time is not on our side. We partner with communities and organizations to educate people on the importance of being prepared and how we can help in that process.


Fire protection is serious, and we are committed to our customers to provide the best level of service possible because we know what we do is important, and we love what we do.

We want to support passionate fire protection professionals that want to start or grow a new career in the industry.

Vanguard provides fire industry expertise in:

• Fire Alarm
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Special Hazard Systems
• Pre-engineered Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Restaurant Fire Protection
• Specialized Fire Detection

We also provide in depth security analysis in:

• Intrusion Detection
• Intercom systems
• Video Surveillance
• Mass notification systems
• And More!

Interested in what we do? The Vanguard team would love to hear from you. Vanguard is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but we have additional locations across the state, and employees in our Industrial Fire Protection Division service clients across the nation.