Fire Alarm Apprentice

At VFS, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Apprentice to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Fire Alarm systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in fire safety technology. The ideal candidate will work under the guidance of experienced professionals and will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of Fire Alarm systems while contributing to the team's success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, inspection, and maintenance of Fire Alarm systems in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards.
• Learn to identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to Fire Alarm systems and provide effective solutions.
• Support senior technicians in conducting regular testing and verification of Fire Alarm equipment to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Participate in the documentation of service and installation activities, including preparing reports and maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all projects are completed within the designated timeframe and meet quality standards.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to Fire Alarm technology and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn about Fire Alarm technology.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technicians.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and tools as required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualification

• Vocational or Technical Training in electrical systems or related field is a plus.

Compensation $18 - $22/hour depending on experience

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand for 8 hours, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to be able to withstand working in temperatures that may exceed 100 degrees. The employee will need to have the ability to walk in excess of 1 mile in a day.

Fortis Fire & Safety Inc. is an EEO Employer. We select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.